Gordon William Gavin Penrose CM (July 24, 1925 – December 16, 1997), nicknamed the Zany Dr. Zed, was a Canadian scientist, educator, and author of children's science books.[1] His works have been featured in OWL magazine and ChickaDEE magazine,[2] and he played the role of Dr. Zed for the children's television show OWL/TV.[3][4][5]
Gordon Penrose | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 24, 1925 |
| Died | December 16, 1997 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | York Borough master science teacher |
| Awards | Fellow of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education |
Penrose's philosophy was based on interactive science experiments on the belief that children learn best by doing. Consequently, his books describe experiments that require as little adult supervision as possible.[1][6][7] Penrose's audience is eight- to twelve-year-olds, who are in Piaget's "concrete operations" stage, where abstract thinking about hypotheticals is not yet fully developed.[1]
He died on December 16, 1997, at the age of 72.[8]
Bibliography edit
- Dr. Zed's Brilliant Book of Science Experiments (juvenile), illustrations by Linda Bucholtz-Ross, Greey de Pencier Publications, 1977.
- Dr. Zed's Zany Brilliant Book of Science Experiments, 1978.
- Dr. Zed's Dazzling Book of Science Activities (juvenile), Greey de Pencier Publications, 1982.
- Magic Mud and Other Great Experiments (juvenile), illustrations by Tina Holdcroft, Greey de Pencier Publications, 1987.
- Dr. Zed's Science Surprises (juvenile), Simon & Schuster (New York), 1989.
- Sensational Science Activities with Dr. Zed (juvenile), Simon & Schuster (New York), 1990.
- More Science Surprises from Dr. Zed (juvenile), Simon & Schuster (New York), 1992.
- Science Fun: Hands-on Science with Dr. Zed, 1998.
References edit
- ^ a b c Dickson, Nancy (1983). "Dr. Zed's Dazzling Book of Science Activities: Book Review". CM: A Reviewing Journal of Canadian Materials for Young People. The Manitoba Library Association. Retrieved 2015-10-06.
- ^ Webster, Alma (1990). "Dr. Zed's Sensational Science Activities: Book Review". CM: A Reviewing Journal of Canadian Materials for Young People. The Manitoba Library Association. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ Bain, Amy Jo; Richer, Janet; Weckman, Janet (2001). Physical Sciences: Curriculum Resources and Activities for School Librarians and Teachers. Libraries Unlimited. p. 93. ISBN 9781563086809.
- ^ "Owlkids: Then and Now - Owlkids". Owlkids. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "Owl Tv (1985)". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on January 31, 2018. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ Robertson, Joanne (1988). "Magic Mud and Other Great Experiments: Book Review". CM: A Reviewing Journal of Canadian Materials for Young People. The Manitoba Library Association. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ Williams, Eve (1990). "Dr Zed's Science Surprises". CM: A Reviewing Journal of Canadian Materials for Young People. The Manitoba Library Association. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
- ^ "Gordon William Gavin Penrose, C.M., M.Ed". Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 24 January 2022.