Classroom Programs

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW

(preschool-grade 2)
A long-time favorite at Botanica, this class leads children through an interactive discovery of what a plant needs to grow as they help a seed become a six-foot-tall sunflower. Students then participate in a scavenger hunt throughout the Gardens. This class can be adapted and taught in your classroom!
Call 316-264-0448 for more information or to register your class.

$4.00 per person ($3.00 Title I Schools), teachers admitted free. Includes class/project fee and garden admission. Fees are applicable for classroom participants, accompanying adults and siblings. A ratio of one adult for every five children is required to ensure the safety of our visitors.

K-2 Science Standards: 1.1.1, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 4.2.2, 7.1.1

BUGS!

(K- grade 3)
At any given time, there are 10 quintillion insects on our planet. We need to know our neighbors! In this class, we’ll learn about the different anatomy, lifestyles, and adaptations of these fascinating creatures. We’ll even build an edible insect to take home. This class can be adapted and taught in your classroom! Call 316-264-0448 for more information or to register your class.

$4.00 per person ($3.00 Title I Schools), teachers admitted free. Includes class/project fee and garden admission. Fees are applicable for classroom participants, accompanying adults and siblings. A ratio of one adult for every five children is required to ensure the safety of our visitors.

EX”SEED”INGLY EXCITING!

(K- grade 4)
The amazing variety of seeds and their hidden potential are explored in this class. Children will dissect a seed, sort seeds, play a seed matching game, and create a flipbook to take home. This class can be adapted and taught in your classroom! Call 316-264-0448 for more information or to register your class.

$4.00 per person ($3.00 Title I Schools), teachers admitted free. Includes class/project fee and garden admission. Fees are applicable for classroom participants, accompanying adults and siblings. A ratio of one adult for every five children is required to ensure the safety of our visitors.

MONARCH DAYS

(grades 1-5)
Students are able to observe hundreds of butterflies in free-flight in our Butterfly House, get a microscopic view of Monarch body parts, watch a Monarch tagging demonstration and participate in a migration simulation game. Class is only available September 12-27, 2011. Call 316-264-0448 for more information or to register your class.

$4.00 per person ($3.00 Title I Schools), teachers admitted free. Includes class/project fee and garden admission. Fees are applicable for classroom participants, accompanying adults and siblings. A ratio of one adult for every five children is required to ensure the safety of our visitors.

K-2 Science Standards: 1.1.1, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.1.4, 4.2.2, 7.1.1,7.1.2
 3-4 Science Standards: 1.1.1, 1.1.3, 2.2.2, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 7.1.1
 5-7 Science Standards: 3.1.1, 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 6.1.1.

PLANTASTICS

(grades 2-5)
Students learn about plant life cycles, play a plant survival game, learn which plant parts are edible in “What’s For Dinner?,” and plant a seed or take a cutting to take home. This class can be adapted and taught in your classroom! Call 316-264-0448 for more information or to register your class.

$4.00 per person ($3.00 Title I Schools), teachers admitted free. Includes class/project fee and garden admission. Fees are applicable for classroom participants, accompanying adults and siblings. A ratio of one adult for every five children is required to ensure the safety of our visitors.

K-2 Science Standards: 1.1.1, 1.1.4, 1.1.5, 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 4.2.2, 7.1.1 (plus language arts, art)
 3-4 Science Standards: 1.1.1, 1.1.3, 1.3.4, 2.1.2, 2.2.2, 2.3.2, 5.1.1, 7.1.1 (plus language arts, art connections)
 5-7 Science Standards: 3.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.5.1, 7.1.1, 7.2.1 (plus language arts, art connections)

GROWING IMAGINATIONS

(all grade levels)
Children will participate in activities that cover a variety of curriculum while visiting various areas of the Downing Children’s Garden. This themed garden has it all— art, music, literature, writing, physical education, science and even math! Activities can be adapted to your grade level. Call 316-264-0448 for more information or to register your class.

$4.00 per person ($3.00 Title I Schools), teachers admitted free. Includes class/project fee and garden admission. Fees are applicable for classroom participants, accompanying adults and siblings. A ratio of one adult for every five children is required to ensure the safety of our visitors.

WE WILL WORK WITH YOU!

In addition to the programs listed, programs can be customized to meet your individual classroom needs. Contact Neva Thiessen at 316-264-0448, extension 112 or nthiessen@botanica.org with specific requests.

GROUP TOURS

Group visits and guided tours of the Gardens can be arranged for groups of ten or more. A ratio of one adult for every five children is required. Contact Karla at 316-264-0448, extension 115 or education@botanica.org for rates and/or for more information.