Rotary Botanical Gardens 608-752-3885
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Gardens & More / Education Programs: Elementary School Programs
Rotary Botanical Gardens offers a variety of programs for elementary school aged children. For more information or to register, call (608) 752-3885x17 or e-mail.
The Pumpkin Project
*Grades 3, 4, 5
2009 Dates: *October 13, 15, 20, 22
Times:
*9am to 11am OR 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Learning objectives:
* Pumpkin parts and growth
* History including Native Americans
* Math component emphasizing estimating, measuring and counting skills
* Nutrition education component
Program includes
* Indoor hands on activity
* Nutrition education component
* Craft
* Outdoor prairie walk
How Birds Make a Living
* Grade 3, 4, 5
Dates:
* February 2, 4
* February 9, 11
* February 16, 18
Times:
* 9am to 11am OR 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Learning objectives:
* Compare the structures of bird’s beaks
* Infer feeding relationships
* Demonstrate how birds are adapted to their environments
Program includes
* Indoor hands on activity
* Nutrition education component
* Craft
* Outdoor bird observation station