Ethnobotany as a Tool to Teach Science in Rural Schools: A Case Study in Western Mexico
Alondra Flores-Silva,
Ramón Cuevas-Guzmán,
Geilsa Baptista
Abstract:As formal education is increasingly valued among rural and Indigenous communities, a common assumption is that local ecological knowledge may simultaneously become devalued or lost. To solve this, several scholars point out that using ethnobotanical knowledge to teach science can be a great way to engage students and help them learn scientific concepts in a more meaningful way and develop a deeper appreciation for their local environment and culture. Through a school herbarium project in three rural schools in… Show more
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