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859107
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Natural history dioramas - traditional exhibits for current educational themes : : science educational aspects /\ Annette Scheersoi, Sue Dale Tunnicliffe, editors.
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Cham, Switzerland :: Springer,, [2019]
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1 online resource
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3030001741
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: 303000175X
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: 3030001768
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: 9783030001742
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: 9783030001759
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: 9783030001766
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9783030001742
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| Notes
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Chapter 10: Constructing and Reviewing Dioramas: Supporting Beginning Teachers to Think About Their Use to Help Children Understand the Work of Natural History Scientists.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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| Contents
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Intro; Foreword; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Introduction: Natural History Dioramas and Science Educational Aspects; References; Part I: Dioramas as Witnesses of the Past and Evidence of Change; Chapter 2: Origins and Contemporary Status of Habitat Dioramas in the United States; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Peale's Museum; 2.3 Publications on Taxidermy in the United States; 2.4 Analysis of Trends in Publication; 2.5 Early Habitat Groups in the United States, 1850-1876; 2.6 The Society of American Taxidermists; 2.7 American Advances in Taxidermy Methods and Habitat Accessories.
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2.8 Carnegie Museum of Natural History Dioramas Through the Years2.9 Contemporary Status of Habitat Dioramas in Museums in the United States; References; Chapter 3: Developing a Modern Diorama: Changing Habitats in Scotland Since the End of the Last Ice Age; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Background; 3.3 Exhibition Development; 3.4 Principles Behind the Design of the History of the Forests Diorama; 3.5 Problems; 3.6 Post-opening Evaluation; References; Chapter 4: Building and Maintaining Dioramas -- A Field Report; 4.1 Building Dioramas; 4.1.1 The Rut-Fight European Elk Diorama.
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4.1.2 The Arctic Scavengers Diorama4.1.3 Very Small Dioramas; 4.2 Collecting Materials -- The African Wildlife Dioramas; 4.3 Maintaining Dioramas; 4.4 The Rise and Fall of Dioramas; 4.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Dioramas of Marine Bird Colonies: History, Design, and Educational Importance; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Case Study: Bird Rock on Bear Island, Bonn (1912-1933); 5.3 Educational Potential; 5.4 Concluding Remarks; Appendix: Archival Material Used for This Study; References; Chapter 6: Botanical Dioramas -- Just Beautiful?; 6.1 Introduction.
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6.2 Dioramas in the Context of a "Model Museum"6.3 The Making of Botanical Dioramas; 6.4 Types and Tableaux; 6.5 Too Subtle to Succeed?; References; Part II: Theoretical Aspects of Learning with Dioramas; Chapter 7: Dioramas as (Scientific) Models in Natural History Museums; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 The Purposes of Museum Dioramas; 7.3 Models and Modeling; 7.3.1 Models and Modelling in the Natural Sciences; 7.3.2 Models in Science Education; 7.3.3 Are Dioramas Scientific Models?; 7.4 Museum Dioramas to Promote Model-Based Learning; 7.5 Conclusion; References.
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Chapter 8: Educational Mechanisms of Dioramas8.1 Meeting the Objects; 8.2 The Gestalt Laws of Perception; 8.3 Schematic Meaning in Grammar and Cognition; 8.4 Levels of Meaning; 8.5 Learning from Dioramas; 8.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 9: An Interpretation Model for Dioramas; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Children Perceiving Biota; 9.3 Perception and Mental Models; 9.4 Interpreting a Diorama; 9.5 The Interpretation Model; 9.6 Applying the Model; 9.7 Strengths and Limitations; 9.8 Conclusions; References; Part III: Science Learning Activities Involving Dioramas.
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This book presents the history of natural history dioramas in museums, their building and science learning aspects, as well as current developments and their place in the visitor experience. From the early 1900s, with the passage of time and changes in cultural norms in societies, this genre of exhibits evolved in response to the changes in entertainment, expectations and expressed needs of museum visitors. The challenge has always been to provide meaningful, relevant experiences to visitors, and this is still the aim today. Dioramas are also increasingly valued as learning tools. Contributions in this book include historical and theoretical aspects of learning with natural history dioramas as well as chapters on science learning activities with dioramas. In practice, dioramas are used by a wide range of educational practitioners to assist learners in developing and understanding specific science concepts. In this learning process, dioramas not only contribute to scientific understanding and cultural awareness, but also reconnect wide audiences to the natural world and thereby contribute to the well-being of societies. In the simultaneously published book: "Natural History Dioramas - Traditional Exhibits for Current Educational Themes, Socio-cultural Aspects" the editors focus on socio-cultural issues and the potential of using dioramas to engage various audiences with - and in - contemporary debates and big issues, which society and the natural environment are facing.
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Diorama-- History.
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Museum exhibits-- History.
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Natural history museums, Exhibitions.
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Science-- Study and teaching-- Aids and devices.
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ART-- Techniques-- General.
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Diorama.
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Museum exhibits.
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Natural history museums.
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Science-- Study and teaching-- Aids and devices.
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| Dewey Classification
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751.74
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ND2800.N38 2019
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| Added Entry
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Scheersoi, Annette
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Tunnicliffe, Sue Dale
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