摘要：We conducted a questionnaire survey with 9- and 10-year-old children in two elementary schools which kept goats, and examined the differences in the children's interest in animals and natural science in terms of the extent of interaction with the goats and gender. The experienced schoolchildren took care of and interacted with the goats on a daily basis, while the inexperienced schoolchildren did not take care of them. The results showed that caregiving experience made the children feel familiar with goats, and express ideas about better coexistence with goats, more than those who did not take care of them. The mere experience of caregiving for the goats did not become a strong motivation for the children to prefer natural science and pursue scientific professions. However, more girls were interested in animal-related jobs and coexistence with goats than boys. Goats could be a unique teaching resource.
