First Lessons In Physiology: For Use In The Common Schools - Softcover

C. L. Hotze

 
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Synopsis

First Lessons In Physiology: For Use In The Common Schools by C. L. Hotze. This early school primer introduces elementary physiology to young students through a sequence of thirty-nine lessons on the structure and function of the human body, blending anatomy, physiology, and hygiene with practical demonstrations. Topics covered include the distinction between organic and inorganic matter; the skeleton and bones; the head, teeth, trunk, and limbs; muscles and fat; the skin, hair, and nails; the blood and circulation; the lungs and respiration; air, digestion, and assimilation; the nervous system; the senses; and the mind. The book emphasizes observation, observation-based learning, and health education, with experiments and familiar facts designed to engage pupils and relate science to daily life. It presents a view of the body as an integrated machine whose parts work together, and it advocates regular exercise, fresh air, proper nutrition, and ventilation as essential to health and development. Originally published in the 1870s, it remains a foundational text in the history of science education for the common schools.

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