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Gardening for Children (PreK - 2nd grade)
Students will recognize that people plant gardens for a variety
of reasons. Students learn seed structure, plant parts, and the
basic components of a habitat. Each student will plant a seed in
an individual container.
Butterflies, Bugs, and Botany (1st - 6th grade)
Students will explore the amazing lives of insects and other
arthropods by visiting garden habitats to observe how creatures
adapt to specific environments. Special attention is paid to the
interdependence of insects and plants, especially the process of
pollination.
Math in Nature (2nd - 6th grade)
Students will learn how math is used in a garden and will record
temperature, time and measurement data as they explore habitats.
Extensive post-visit worksheets use this data to solve problems
and create tables, graphs and charts. Worksheets are designed to
resemble TAKS tests and are grade-specific. Program is
only available as a class field trip.
Terrarium Worlds (PreK - 2nd grade)
Students will learn about different regulatory cycles in nature
(water cycle, carbon-oxygen cycle and/or nitrogen cycle - for
5th through 8th grade) and then create a classroom terrarium - a
home for a plant and animals - that demonstrates these cycles.
Life in the Compost Bin (1st - 6th grade)
Through composting techniques, students learn how materials from
plants and animals can be recycled into rich soil for the
garden. Students investigate the living things in a compost pile
and learn about the role creatures play in recycling a system's
energy. Students can also make their own worm bin for school or
home.
Skies of Butterflies (PreK – 5th grade)
Explore the life cycle and habitats for both native and tropical butterflies, including the star of the show; the Marvelous Monarchs! Learn about the physical characteristics of butterflies, moths and flowers and the interdependence of insects and plants throughout nature. Students will be able to name at least one butterfly and describe its adaptations. Must be reserved with combination package.
Jungle in the City (2nd – 5th grade)
Come discover the world inside the rainforest. Students will explore the ecological relationships of the forest creatures, including diverse flora, predators and their prey. Must be reserved with combination package.
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