Object Lessons on the Human Body by Sarah F. Buckelew and Margaret W. Lewis
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"Object Lessons on the Human Body" by Sarah F. Buckelew and Margaret W. Lewis is a practical educational guide written in the early 20th century. This work is designed to impart foundational knowledge about human anatomy and proper health practices to primary school students. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own body, highlighting how various systems function and the significance of making healthy choices, particularly in relation to harmful substances
like alcohol and nicotine. The opening of this educational work introduces the concept of the human body as a living entity composed of bones, flesh, and organs, while presenting structured lessons across different parts of the body. It outlines basic information about body structures — including the head, limbs, and trunk — and includes relevant questions that encourage interaction and retention of knowledge. Furthermore, it asserts the necessity of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and actively engages students with insightful questions on topics such as the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems, laying a solid foundation for more detailed exploration of bodily functions in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Buckelew, Sarah F. (Sarah Frances), 1835- |
|---|---|
| Author | Lewis, Margaret W. (Margaret Wiseham), 1837- |
| Title |
Object Lessons on the Human Body A Transcript of Lessons Given in the Primary Department of School No. 49, New York City |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Wallace McLean, Keith Edkins, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QP: Science: Physiology |
| Subject | Physiology |
| Subject | Hygiene -- Popular works |
| Subject | Physiology -- Popular works |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15435 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 634 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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