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Self-Guided Workshops 

 

ed_-_web_cBees, Birds & Butterflies    

v Practice observing and recording what they see  

v Additional materials are available for research in the workshop container located in the entry building

v Available spring and summer months

 

Map Skills in the Gardens

v Use skills in math, geography, critical thinking and observation.

v Learn to use a basic compass and read a map

v Available year round Available year round 

 

Using Your Math Skills in the Gardens

v Solve math problems using material found in the workshop container located in the entry building.

v Available year round.  

 

Taking A Senses Walk Through The Gardens

v Emphasis on awareness of surroundings.

v Learn about living things as they are experienced in our surroundings and experienced in different ways. 

v Available year round

 

Inspiring Youth Poetry

v Use the traditional Japanese poetry, Haiku; students will use objects from the workshop container located in the entry building.

v Emphasis in on the process of writing using observation and sensory skills rather than the product

v Available year round.  

 

Experiencing the Asian-American Garden

v Emphasis is on observation and discussion of the difference in Asian gardens

v Experience the grace, beauty and design of the Asian Garden

v Available year round.

 

Talking About Plants 

v Students will use this chart to record and discuss what they observe as they walk through the Gardens.

v The chart is designed to help guests identify new and review plant vocabulary.

v Available year round. 

 

Scavenger Hunt for Younger Guests - In the Garden    

v Find things in specific places in the Gardens

v Find things in specific places in the Gardens

v Explore how plants and animals live together and help each other.

v Observation and recording booklets available in the workshop container located in the entry building.

v Available year round. 

 

Scavenger Hunt for Younger Guests - On the Boardwalk 

v Observe and record plant and animal life in the bayou

v Discuss and compare observations

v Learn facts about the area form the informational panels

v Available year round  

  

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