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 Grades K - 5
Self-Guided Workshops
The self-guided workshops are designed for adult led groups who want to tour the Gardens on their own. Group leaders will have all the materials and information needed to investigate topics related to the Gardens and surrounding areas. The workshops integrate other content areas with Science so that students will have a better understanding of the relationships between the botanical sciences, the environment and our daily lives.
v Instructions for workshops
§ All materials needed to complete a workshop during your visit are provided in the links below.
§ Print the downloaded information and bring with you on your visit.
v List of workshops
§ Bees, Birds & Butterflies
§ Map Skills in the Gardens
§ Using Your Math Skills in the Gardens
§ Taking a Senses Walk Through the Gardens
§ Inspiring Poetry
§ Experiencing the Asian- American Garden
§ Talking About Plants
§ Scavenger Hunt for Younger Visitors – In the Garden
§ Scavenger Hunt For Younger Visitors – On the Boardwalk
The self-guided workshops can be reserved by contacting Bellingrath Gardens and Home at 800.247.5420 or 251.973.2217. All programs are available on a first come first serve basis.
v Link to Workshops
Bellingrath Gardens & Home will soon have two instructor led classes designed for elementary students - Is This Water Alive? and How Does Your Garden Grow?
Is This Water Alive? - THEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
This program takes place on the Exxon Mobil Bayou Boardwalk which surrounds the wetland area off Fowl River.
v Instructor Led Discussion Topics
§ Discover the plants and animals of the ecosystem
§ Discuss the relationship between marshland and the river
§ Learn the history of the area and the relationship to Alabama’s economy of shipbuilding, shrimping, oystering and recreation industries.
§ Discuss the importance of preservation and conservation.
v Student Activities 
§ Take a self-guided walk on the boardwalk
§ Read informational panels and take notes
§ Observe animal and plant life from the boardwalk
§ Record observed data in Bellingrath journals.
§ Share and discuss observations
v ALCOS Standard Applications for Science
§ Grade 1 - #1, #4, #7, #8, #9
§ Grade 2 - #4, #5, #,6, #7, #8, #10
§ Grade 3 - #3, #7, #8, #10, #11, #12, #13
§ Grade 4 - #3, #5, #6, #7
§ Grade 5 - #4, #9
§ Grade 6 - #2, #7
v Program Available – Dates & Times
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How Does Your Garden Grow? TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
Students will visit a greenhouse to observe plant production and engage in activities to help them understand the life cycle of plants; including seed germination, growth and reproduction.
v Instructor Led Discussion Topics & Activities
§ Dissect a plant
§ Discuss and examine plant parts
§ Create a pot out of newspaper
§ Pot a plant to take home
§ Learn about plant care
§ Explore the role of plants in daily living
v ALCOS Standard Applications for Science
§ Grade 1 - #4, #7, #9
§ Grade 2 - #5, #,6, #7, #8, #10
§ Grade 3 - #7, #8, #10, #13
v Program Available – Dates & Times
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Elementary Programs Reference Materials
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