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Students explore the natural world through hands-on, inquiry-based activities, designed to intrigue and inspire while meeting benchmarks of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. Semi-guided activities incorporate the use of GPS technology, maps and compasses as students navigate the garden to find the activity stations. Take advantage of our complimentary pre- and post-visit materials which will enhance the student's experience and retention.
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Biomimicry-Designed by Nature,Tuesdays
How did a seed inspire the invention of Velcro? What can a cactus teach us about conservation? Students will explore wacky and wonderful adapations in the arid garden and rainforest exhibit to brainstorm how such changes can inspire innovative solutions to contemporary, environmental issues.
Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, Biomimicry
Pre/Post Visit Lessons, Grades 3-5
Pre/Post Visit Lessons, Grades 6-8
Pre/Post Visit Lessons, Grades 9-12
Symbiosis-Butterflies and Plants, Wednesdays
Students hunt for caterpillars and butterflies, indentify host plants, and dissect flowers to investigate the interdependent relationship between butterflies and plants as well as plant reproduction. Each activity station represents a stage in the insect's life cycle to demonstrate metamorphosis.
Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, Symbiosis
Pre/Post Visit Lessons, Grades 3-5
Pre/Post Visit Lessons, Grades 6-12
Questions? education@fairchildgarden.org
last updated 8/2010