We’ll bring a touch of nature right into your classroom! You select a lesson from our list of choices and a degreed
teacher will come to your class with a fun, hands-on science
program correlated to the TEKS for science. Please call for
scheduling information. Scholarships are available for this
program.
Pre-K - 6th grades; $75 per class; four class minimum booking
Seeds! Seeds! Seed!
Plant parts & plant a window greenhouse |
Pre-K –1 |
Seeds and Me
Plant parts, their basic needs and a seed planting |
K – 2 |
Look at the Tree
Tree parts & their functions |
K – 1 |
Tadpole to Frog
Life cycle of frogs & body development |
1 – 3 |
Powerful Plants
Structures and functions of plants & plant dissection |
1 – 3 |
Insect Detective
Insect life cycles & plant and animal interdependence |
2 – 5 |
Can You Dig It?
Rocks, soil and the water cycle |
2 – 5 |
Earth on the Move
Weathering, erosion, landforms and the rock cycle |
2 – 5 |
Awesome Adaptations
Structures and functions of plants and their
adaptations to different environments |
3 – 6 |
Systems and Change
Ecosystems, food chains and decomposers |
3 – 6 |
Large Group Auditorium Program
Pre-K – 2nd Grade
Our Wishing for Wings auditorium program the story of metamorphosis to life. Children will learn about insect characteristics, living and non-living things, their basic needs and the unique stages of the butterfly life cycle.
Our Nuts the Squirrel auditorium program introduces students to the concepts of seasonal change and adaptations, and habitats.
These engaging programs will bring TEKS related vocabulary and concepts to life for your students. Larger than life models, a puppet show, props and costumes make this an interactive experience your students won’t forget!
$200 first presentation for up to 100 children, $150 each additional presentation
Cultivate your students' science mastery with this comprehensive science program. Let us help you prepare your students for the science section of the TAKs test. This 4-step, all inclusive life science program includes:
- A complete curriculum based on the TEKS and TAKS.
- A fun, hands-on science lesson presented to your class
at your school.
- An Adventure Backpack field trip at the Arboretum.
Pre-K - 6th grades;
$150 first class, $100 each additional class
A minimum of four class bookings per school.
The Seed Song
Learn how plants grow from seeds through song, role
playing and seed and sprout exploration. |
PreK – K |
The Green Machine
Learn about the needs of plants and plant parts through a
story and activities. Every child will plant a seed to keep. |
K – 2 |
Trees are Terrific
Learn about plant parts and their functions through story and exploration of real tree parts. |
K – 2 |
Butterflies and Blossoms
Learn the characteristics of insects and flower parts and their special (and essential) relationship. |
1 – 3 |
Going Buggy
Learn about the characteristics of insects and their complete and incomplete metamorphosis. |
2 – 5 |
The Buzz on Bees
Using freeze dried bees and plastimounts, learn the bee life cycle and the interdependence of bees and
plants. |
4 – 6 |
Systems for Survival
Learn how non-living and living things relate in an ecosystem focusing on habitat, adaptations and
food chains. |
3 – 6 |
Adapted for Life
Using real plant specimen, learn how plants have adapted to drastically different ecosystems. |
3 – 6 |
Invite the Dallas Arboretum to make after-school a fun and active learning experience with hands-on activities and nature walks. Whether you choose a residency or a one-time session, your students will explore nature beyond the classroom walls. All programs are TEKS compliant.
Dates:
Monday - Friday
Times:
Residency: 3pm - 5pm. Minimum of six, 2-hour sessions with at least one session a week for six weeks.
One Session: 3pm - 5pm. Minimum of 2 hours
School Fee:
Residency: $120 for 2 hours/ total of $720
One Session: $120 for 2 hour program
Call 214 515 6537 or e-mail education@dallasarboretum.org for topics and program details. |
