Moss Safari: inspiring interest in nature under the microscope

Andy Chandler Grevatt

Moss Safari: inspiring interest in nature under the microscope

Centre for Environment and Society

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Abstract

The ‘Moss Safari’ activity was developed to assist with knowing which organisms to look for when observing a drop of water squeezed from moss for the first time. In this case study, the activity was introduced online to 34 trainee science teachers. This was followed by a post-session questionnaire evaluating their experience of the Moss Safari. The impact of the activity was positive, with 97% claiming it enhanced their experience. The barriers and opportunities revealed by the feedback will be used to improve the Moss Safari.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	49-55
Number of pages	6
Journal	School Science Review
Volume	102
Issue number	381
Publication status	Published - Jul 2021

Association for Science Education Annual Conference
Chandler-Grevatt, A. (Participant)
5 Jan 2023
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