Browsing by Subject "Microcosm"
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Assessment of phytobenthos in the lower Phongolo River catchment in relation to changing environmental conditions
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Floodplain ecosystems are important since they provide numerous services and resources, including food, wood and water to humans. The lower Phongolo River floodplain is one such ecosystem and is the most unique and diverse ... -
Characterization of microbial assemblages on micro-plastics in a river system
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Microplastics as pollutants originate from land-based sources and are persistent and ubiquitous in the aquatic environment. The risks posed by microplastics as vectors and habitats for potentially harmful microbial groups ... -
The role of Tarebia granifera as an invasive in freshwater ecosystems of Southern Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Over the past few decades, the increase in import and trade frequency of exotic aquatic species for aquarium hobby sales have led to the introduction and establishment of several invasive snail species on a global scale. ... -
The school as a microcosm of communities and their heritage and the need to encapsulate this in the writing of school histories.
(The South African Society for History Teaching (SASHT) under the auspices of the School of Basic Sciences, Vaal Triangle Campus, North-West University, 2010)The writing of school histories is a neglected sub-discipline in the study of heritage. It is, however, imperative that this aspect of the broad tapestry of our local and national heritage is analysed and preserved. As a ... -
Some considerations for history teachers in acknowledging and valuing heritage and teaching good citizenship at schools in a post-colonial, post-apartheid era
(The South African Society for History Teaching (SASHT) under the auspices of the School of Basic Sciences, Vaal Triangle Campus, North-West University, 2016)In a diverse and fractured post-colonial society, schools need to take cognizance of the multi-faceted perspectives of heritage represented within the school community. A healthy debate between the various segments of the ...
