Jírovec maďal ve výuce – vegetativní orgány

chestnut is literally predisposed to didacticisation in botany teaching due to its general distribution, large and conspicuous
organs; we are basically sure that pupils really know it. The paper focuses mainly on the morphological and anatomical
characters that can be demonstrated during teaching biology; topics that are conspicuously or typically developed – firstly
its origin (geographic and etymological), later it is devoted to vegetative and finally reproductive organs. The parasite
horse-chestnut leaf miner is also discussed. It provides a description of all aspects and broader contexts that can be beneficial
in school teaching; this paper does not attempt to present this information in the form of a project proposal or comprehensive
activities, rather it should inspire and encourage laboratory and field work in biology classes in common ways – we believe
that teachers will choose activities that are appropriate for their teaching.
In addition to botanical content, the paper also links to the teaching of microbiology or chemistry to facilitate the use of
interdisciplinary topics both in biology and in the natural sciences.
The paper is divided in two following up parts; this part focuses on common characteristics and vegetative organs.