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The insect's outer skeleton, the cuticle, consists of two layers; the epicuticle, which is a thin, waxy, water-resistant outer layer that lacks chitin, and the layer under it is called the procuticle. This is chitinous and much thicker than the epicuticle and has two layers, the outer is the exocuticle while the inner is the endocuticle.
The continental shelf and the slope are part of the continental margin. [6] The shelf area is commonly subdivided into the inner continental shelf, mid continental shelf, and outer continental shelf, [7] each with their specific geomorphology [8] [9] and marine biology. [10]
The micropyle is situated on top in eggs which are globular, conical, or cylindrical; in those eggs which are flattened or lenticular, the micropyle is located on the outer margin or rim. [18] [62] The eggs of Lepidoptera are usually rounded and small (1 mm) though they may be as large as 4 mm in the case of Sphingidae and Saturniidae.
An instructional theory is "a theory that offers explicit guidance on how to better help people learn and develop." [ 1 ] It provides insights about what is likely to happen and why with respect to different kinds of teaching and learning activities while helping indicate approaches for their evaluation. [ 2 ]
An educational approach associated with problem-based learning in which the educator introduces an 'anchor' or theme in which students will be able to explore (Kariuki & Duran, 2004). The 'anchor' acts as a focal point for the entire task, allowing students to identify, define, and explore problems while exploring the topic from a variety of ...
An example is the often-used accelerated reading program in schools. Students are assessed and given a reading level and a range. Students are assessed and given a reading level and a range. Books rated below their level are easy to read, while books above their level challenge the student.
A word wall is a literacy tool composed of an organized collection of vocabulary words that are displayed in large visible letters on a wall, bulletin board, or other display surface in a classroom. The word wall is designed to be an interactive tool for students or others to use, and contains an array of words that can be used during writing ...
The term banking model of education was first used by Paulo Freire in his highly influential book Pedagogy of the Oppressed. [1] [2] Freire describes this form of education as "fundamentally narrative (in) character" [3]: 57 with the teacher as the subject (that is, the active participant) and the students as passive objects.