BE PREPARED TO BE INSPIRED, EDUCATED, AND CHALLENGED

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1 BE PREPARED TO BE INSPIRED, EDUCATED, AND CHALLENGED The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens offers programming in our outdoor garden classrooms or at your school We welcome all area schools, community centers, youth groups, and day care centers The objective of our school and community programming is to enhance science education by providing interactive, hands-on science experiences 1

2 FRIENDS OF BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS (FBBG) YOUR PARTNER FOR PLANT SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING Dear Teachers, We are excited to be a partner in your efforts to bring science learning to life for your students. The Gardens offer engaging, hands-on experiences presented by skillful and dedicated educators. What is Boerner Field Experience like? FBBG field experiences utilize the unique learning environment, expertise, and teaching tools the Gardens have to offer. Set in the Education and Visitor Center classrooms and the Gardens, students are immersed in the world of plants. Teachers who come with their classes every year tell us that the field experience brings classroom science units to life for their students, offering a memorable learning experience that can be referred to all year. Highly organized and packed with activity, these field experiences promise a rich one-of-a-kind, out-ofclassroom learning experience that enriches the classroom curriculum and addresses science standards in every season. What time of year is the best time for a Garden Field Experience? There are obvious merits to the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons because the Gardens are so compelling. We encourage you to consider a winter field experience at the Gardens. When plants are dormant outside, the Education and Visitor Center offers one-of-a-kind plant learning indoors & outdoors as weather permits From an in-depth study of plant parts to a class on soil and vermiculture, students will have a field experience that illustrates science concepts with hands-on real plants experiences. Can t afford the time and expense of a field trip to Boerner? Our Educators will bring a variety of plant science programs to your school with the plants, props, and nature driven learning materials that guarantee a deeply engaging plant lesson in your classroom. Please call us at We look forward to helping you find the perfect plant science experience for you and your students. Sincerely, Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Education Department P.S. Please enjoy a visit to Boerner, for you and a guest. The teacher pass below is our gift to you. Thank you for considering this special growth experience for your students. FREE PASS PASS ADMITS ONE TEACHER AND ADMITS A GUEST ONE TEACHER Teacher s Name Address BECOMING AN ARBORETUM MEMBER! CALL City State Zip. $24 This form must be completed fully and presented at the admissions desk for discount* Guest s Name Address City State Zip 2 Expiration Date October 16, 2015* CONSIDER BECOMING A FRIENDS OF BOERNER BOTANICAL GARDENS MEMBER! CALL TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SPECIAL PRICING FOR TEACHERS. $10 VALUE

3 PLAN FOR A GREAT TRIP SCHEDULE YOUR CLASS CHECKLIST FOR GREAT LEARNING RESERVATIONS 1. CHOOSE OPEN A AUGUST PROGRAM 22 CALL TO FIT YOUR NEEDS. Need to meet a standard? Want to extend your trip with lunch? Prefer we come to your school? Call to discuss program options 2. SCHEDULE YOUR CLASS: PROGRAM FEES FIELD EXPERIENCES $6.00 per student NEW FOR 2015! $8.00 per student: includes transportation IN SCHOOL PROGRAMS (Our educators come to your school) $6.00 per student $25 travel fee for any programs off site 3. RECEIVE YOUR CONFIRMATION PACKET Check date, time, number of students Make copies of Chaperone Guide Give Boerner map to your bus driver 4. GET READY FOR YOUR TRIP Please wear nametags Dress for outdoors, rain or shine Winter programs are held indoors but may include a guided walk if weather permits If weather makes travel unsafe, we will reschedule your visit Teachers and chaperones attend our programs at no charge Lunch: outdoor picnic areas are available May through October 5. PLANS CHANGE? Please call us immediately In order to receive a refund, cancellations must be made 30 days in advance of These programs have been designed for flexible use across a range of grade levels and can be customized to suit younger or older grade levels - just let us know when you register your class. 3

4 Class/Program Grade Level Standards Met Season In School At Gardens Pg. # Transport Available SEASONAL GARDEN Garden Safari Kindergarten 5 th Pg. 19 Art in the Garden All Grades Pg. 19 Spring/Summer/ Fall Spring/Summer/ Fall X 7 X 7 I Spy Bugs - Insect Investigation All Grades Pg. 19 Spring/Summer/ Fall X 7 Seed Dispersal 1 st 6 th Pg. 19 Fall X 8 The Seasons of Arnold s Apple Tree (formally known as The Giving Tree) Kindergarten 1 st Pg. 19 Any Season X X 8 Plants in the Days of the Dinosaurs Kindergarten 5 th Pg. 19 Summer X 8 PLANT BIOLOGY Snackin On Plants Kindergarten 1 st Pg. 19 Any Season X X 9 Stir Fried Plants 1 st 3 rd Pg. 19 Any Season X X 9 Plant Power 3 rd 6th Pg. 19 Any Season X X 9 Nutrition Expedition All Grades Pg. 19 Summer X 9 SEASONAL TREES/FOREST Trees And Me Trees for All Seasons Kindergarten 5 th Pg. 20 Any Season X 10 Forest Ecology Where the Trees Grow 6 th 12th Pg. 20 Spring/Fall X 10 Autumn Magician Kindergarten 2 nd Pg. 20 Fall X 8 Fungus Among Us All Grades Pg. 20 Any Season X 11 GARDEN INNOVATIONS Square Foot Gardens 6 th 12th Pg. 20 Spring X X 12 Vermicomposting All Grades Pg. 20 Any Season X X 12 Plant Propagation All Grades Pg. 20 Any Season X X 12 4

5 Class/Program Grade Level Standards Met Season In School At Gardens Pg. # Transport Available GARDEN LABS Water Keepers All Grades Pg. 20 Spring/Fall X 11 Soil All Grades Pg. 20 Any Season 11 Flower Lab PLANTING HISTORY Kindergarten 5 th Wild About Wisconsin All Grades Pg. 20 World in a Garden Kindergarten 5 th Pg. 20 Spring/Summer X 11 Pg. 20 Spring/Summer/ Fall Spring/Summer/ Fall X 12 X 13 Botany of Desire 6 th 12 th Pg. 20 Any Season X X 13 SCOUTS Girl Scout Programs Daisy From Earth to Sky Journey, Session 3 Kindergarten Any Season X 17 Daisies "From Earth to Sky" Journey, Session 4 Kindergarten Any Season X 17 Brownies Hiker Badge 1 st & 2nd Any Season X 17 Juniors "Gardener" Badge 3 rd 5th Spring/Summer X 17 Boy Scout Programs Tiger Plant a Seed Elective Kindergarten Spring/Summer X 18 Wolf Grow Something Elective 1 st & 2nd Spring/Summer X 18 Bear Landscaping Elective 3rd Any Season X 18 Webelos Forester Badge 4 th 6th Any Season X 18 Eagle Scout Projects High School Any Season X 18 5

6 Class/Program Grade Level Standards Met Season In School At Gardens Pg. # Transport Available MULTI-SESSION PROGRAMS PLANT HOPE Seed Dispersal 3rd Pg. 21 Fall X 14 X Plant Power 3rd Pg. 21 Spring X 14 X Soil Composition/Vermiculture 3rd Pg. 21 Spring X 14 X Spring Garden Walk & Planting 3rd Pg. 21 Spring / Summer X 14 X PLANET HOPE Water Works Soil Seed & Feed Spring Garden Walk & Planting ADOPT A - SCHOOL Administrators can select any three of five courses offered Middle School / High School Middle School / High School Middle School / High School Middle School / High School Pg. 21 Fall X 15 X Pg. 21 Fall / Winter X 15 X Pg. 21 Winter / Spring X 15 X Pg. 22 Spring / Summer X 15 X Stir Fried Plants 3 rd 5 th Pg. 22 Any Season X 16 X Plant Power 3 rd 6th Pg. 22 Any Season X 16 X Soil Composition / Vermiculture Earth Day / Arbor Day Program Seed Dispersal Any Grade Level Any Grade Level Any Grade Level Pg. 22 Any Season X 16 X Pg. 22 Spring X 17 X Pg. 22 Fall X 17 X 6

7 Seasonal Garden Classes Garden Safari Students investigate the parts of a flower, their role in pollination, and how pollination fits in the life cycle of flowering plants. Students will search for pollinators in action, explore the connection between pollinators and plants and their role in food production. Mini lesson on plant needs, parts, and seasonal blooms to watch for Discussion about Pollinators and their important role in the Garden Guided garden walk Planting or make-and-take Art in the Garden Explore the enticing world of garden-inspired art. Students will learn about and discuss famous artists who used gardens as inspiration for their work. Concepts such as color, lines, patterns, and texture will be covered. While walking through the gardens, students will have opportunities to create artwork inspired by nature. K-2: Students experiment with color using a color wheel on their walk through the garden and create an original piece of artwork. 3-8: Students explore the gardens in search of color, lines, patterns and texture and are challenged to create an original work using sketch pads and pencil. Mini lesson on artists who use(d) gardens as inspiration for their work Guided garden walk Create garden inspired art I Spy Bugs Insect Investigation See the Garden through insect eyes, learn about insect characteristics, and observe unique relationships between plants and insects. Garden walk Field identification Pollination discussion Students will make seed balls to take home 7

8 Autumn Magician Students will engage their senses as they experience the variety of plant colors, shapes, and textures in nature. Little ones will touch, smell, hear, taste, and see their way through the Garden in the fall. Mini lesson on five senses, changes in the garden in fall Guided Garden walk Leaf rubbing art work Seed Dispersal How Seeds Travel Students will examine in detail, the five ways that seeds travel. Mini lesson on five methods of seed dispersal Guided Garden walk The Seasons of Arnold s Apple Tree (formally the Giving Tree) Learn why trees are so important to all of us. Find out what trees need to grow. Have fun learning about our largest plants through stories, games, and related activities. Discussion of the four seasons Products we get from trees Story (The Great Kapok Tree) Smelling Basket Game Tree parts Apple snack Plants in the Days of the Dinosaurs From magnolias and moss to evergreen trees and ferns, students get a close-up look at some of the unique plants that lived alongside the dinosaurs. Learn how these plants have evolved over time and the key characteristics that make each group distinct. Discussion of plants that lived alongside dinosaurs How plants evolve Guided garden walk Planting 8

9 Plant Biology Snackin On Plants Discover the parts of plants that we eat and find out more about how plants grow. Discussion of parts of plants and plant needs Hands-on pollinators demonstration Create a seed growing chamber Enjoy a veggie snack Stir Fried Plants Students will discover the relationship between plant parts and the foods we eat. They will explore plant parts, their functions, food chains and plant needs, then taste and enjoy delicious plant discoveries. Discussion of parts of plants and their function Plant needs Pollinators Food chain Enjoy a vegetable stir fry Plant Power Students will learn how plants adapt to meet their needs using hands-on experiments and learn how seeds are produced by dissecting flowers. Get a close view of a seed by using a hand lens to identify the parts that are hidden inside. Discussion of parts of plants and their function Flower dissection Snack on all plant parts discussed except for the flower Nutrition Expedition Students will learn about plant parts and their functions and how they are related to the foods we eat. A garden exploration to study living examples that are in season is included. Discussion of plant needs and connection between plants and people Guided Garden walk to identify fruits and vegetables in the garden Planting 9

10 Seasonal Tree/Forest Classes Trees are the most valued and most permanent plants in our landscapes. They may be mighty and majestic or small and sprightly. Come learn season by season which trees are in their glory. Discover many that enrich our landscapes throughout the seasons. Trees And Me Trees for All Seasons (K-2) - Any Season Discover more about the unique group of plants: TREES - and how they help us. Investigate the habitat of the largest plant. Learn to identify specific species and find out how to estimate the age of a tree. Woodland scavenger hunt Bark and leaf rubbings Tree ID Color change (seasonal topic) Trees And Me Trees for All Seasons (3-5) - Any Season Explore a real forest and find out the kinds of food trees make, why leaves on the trees change colors and how trees are alike and different. Learn what is in each layer of the forest and identify all of the parts of a tree through fun hands-on activities. Program takes place outdoors in the Garden and surrounding forest. Products ID Bark and leaf rubbings Tree ID Tree ages Color change (seasonal topic) Forest Ecology - Where the Trees Grow Explore the layers of the forest and discover the interdependence of the plants and animals that live there. Investigate the life cycle of a tree from seed to soil and identify some common Wisconsin trees. Forest layer I.D. Dichotomous key for Wisconsin tree I.D. Animal habitat exploration Fungus Among Us 10

11 Learn about the fungus (mushrooms) that live in the Gardens and surrounding forest and the important jobs they have in our ecosystem. Activities include following: Students will examine fungi under a microscope Practice scientific skill of field observation Explore fungus habitat Make a mushroom spore print GARDEN LABS Flower Lab Extend students study of flower anatomy and pollination at the Garden. Students will examine flower parts to expand their understanding of the interaction between form and function. Exploring flowering plants in the Gardens, students will analyze how similarities and differences among flowers affect the way these organisms live and thrive. Flower dissection Exploration of many types of flowers Planting Garden walk Water Keepers - Water Lab Students will explore and learn about the pond environment using nets to dip into a pond and identify the creatures they find. Students will learn about aquatic ecosystem by collecting and testing water samples, identifying organisms that indicate water quality, and conducting a chemical assessment. Please prepare your students to be outside. Macro invertebrate collection and analysis Water testing Water shed tracking and mapping Soil Lab Students will identify different soils observing what they look like, what they re made of and how water flows through them. Each student will chart results of hands-on field experiments to test water absorption and drainage characteristics of various soil types. Identify and explain the components found in a handful of garden soil Compare and contrast soils from different areas around the area With assistance, conduct a series of tests to determine soil health (includes texture, water holding capacity and/or nutrient tests) 11

12 Garden Innovations Square Foot Gardens Students discover the value of small space garden techniques as they complete a hands-on measuring mission in the Garden using formulas to calculate perimeter, area, and volume. Garden design and planning Companion planting Geometric design Vermicomposting Red wiggler worms are responsible for a lot of the things that help make our soil good enough to grow healthy plants. Join us as we learn why worms are so important for the environment. Worm anatomy investigation Worm bin construction Soil composition experiment Plant Propagation Clone a new plant from part of another one! Compare and experiment different methods for propagating plants that we use at the garden. Propagation sorting Plant observations Pot a plant to take home Planting History Wild about Wisconsin Students learn about the unique ways in which plants were used to meet the daily needs of Native Americans and early settlers of Wisconsin. Discover the important role plants played in the history of our state. Exploration of the outdoor classroom utilizing all of the senses to find plants, wild and cultivated, that might have been used by the Native Americans and early settlers. Share examples of plants from southeastern Wisconsin forests that were important to the Native Americans and that provide us with products we use today. Plant seeds for a Three Sisters garden squash and bean garden to take home. 12

13 World in a Garden Students will learn the origin of some familiar plants. Take part in activities designed to explore how plants from different cultures contribute to global life. Exploration of the outdoor classroom utilizing all of the senses to find plants that are not native to Wisconsin but brought to our area by our ancestors Bulb planting in Spring and Fall Botany of Desire Students will explore how plant-human relationships have developed over time and across the globe. Topics include: what is sweetness and how do we define it, beauty and patterns in nature and a discussion on the pros and cons of genetic engineering of plants. Sweetness: The Taste of Apples- students measure and compare the sweetness of different kinds of apples and some common artificial sweeteners. Beauty: Patterns in Nature - students will observe and categorize these shapes and discuss how tulips, by appealing to our desire for beauty, have spread themselves around the world. Control: Far Afield genetic engineering of plants discussion - this lesson prompts thought and discussion on controversial human efforts to alter plants, most recently by means of genetic engineering. Multi-Session - Consecutive Learning programs PLANT HOPE and PLANET HOPE are multi-session grant funded programs offering consistent learning throughout the school year. The Hopes Programs build on previous lessons and provide a curriculum package including seed dispersal, plant parts, where our food comes from and planting. Transportation to and from BBG, a guided tour, and teacher training are included. Space is Limited Teachers must apply for acceptance into PLANT HOPE / PLANET HOPE program. For more information call or

14 PLANT HOPE SESSIONS: Seed Dispersal How Seeds Travel (session 1) Students will examine in detail the five ways that seeds travel. Mini lesson on five methods of seed dispersal Guided garden walk Plant Power (session 2) Students will learn how plants adapt to meet their needs using hands-on experiments and how seeds are produced by dissecting flowers. Get a close view of a seed by using a hand lens to identify the parts that are hidden inside. Discussion of parts of plants and their function Flower dissection Snack on all plant parts discussed except for the flower Soil Composition/Vermiculture (Session 3) In this lesson, students will learn about what our soil is made of and the basics about red wiggler worms and their role in composting. Students will learn how to create a vermiculture bin and what it takes to care for red wiggler worms. A close up look at soil using magnifiers and microscopes Trace common foods back to the soil Construct a worm farm Spring Garden Walk & Planting (Session 4) Students participate in a mini lesson on plant needs and parts, a guided tour of the gardens and a handson planting activity in our trial garden plots. Guided tour of the spring gardens Planting in Hopes Garden plots Release of worm friends into Hopes Garden plots 14

15 PLANET HOPE Water Works (Session 1) Students will explore and conduct simple experiments at Boerner s ponds, bog and our new rain water reclamation area to learn how water is vital to the survival of all living things. Research where local drinking water comes from Learn about local water sheds and where they are in our communities Explore pollution and other risks to drinking water sources Conduct water quality labs at different sites in the Garden Discover wildlife (large and small) that depend on the water sources in the garden Soil (Session 2) Students will understand the concepts of soil erosion and conservation. Students will test their knowledge of soil and learn about creatures found in the soil that benefit a garden. A close up look at soil using magnifiers and microscopes to determine their source Soil erosion demonstration Construct a compost column Build a worm farm Seed & Feed (Session 3) Students will evaluate eating habits, distance their food travels from farm to plate and gain an understanding of how their food choices have a global, environmental and personal impact. Create a food thread trace the path common foods take from field to plate Build a better cookie lab - a comparison of scratch cookies using local products to store bought Square foot gardening exercise Spring Garden Walk & Planting (Session 4) Students will determine farming practices that will increase food productivity i.e. composting, raised bed gardening, companion planting, etc. Summary of prior lessons in series Guided Garden tour Hands-on planting in the Hopes Garden beds 15

16 ADOPT A - SCHOOL (Administrators can select any three of five courses offered) Stir Fried Plants Students will discover the relationship between plant parts and the foods we eat. They will explore plant parts their functions, food chains and plant needs then taste and enjoy delicious plant discoveries. Discussion of parts of plants and their function Plant needs Pollinators Food chain Enjoy a vegetable stir fry Plant Power Students will learn how plants adapt to meet their needs using hands-on experiments; learn how seeds are produced by dissecting flowers. Get a close view of a seed by using a hand lens to identify the parts that are hidden inside. Discussion of parts of plants and their function Flower dissection Snack on all plant parts discussed except for the flower Soil Composition/Vermiculture In this lesson, students will learn about what our soil is made of, discuss and demonstrate erosion, build a compost column and learn the basics about red wiggler worms and their role in composting. Students will learn how to care for red wiggler worms. A close up look at soil using magnifiers and microscopes Trace common foods back to the soil Build a compost column Participate in an erosion demonstration Construct a worm farm 16

17 Earth Day / Arbor Day Program Celebrate Earth Day / Arbor Day with hands-on activities. Discover signs of spring around the Gardens. Build-A-Tree role playing game Tree planting ceremony Guided Garden tree walk Adopt-a-Tree Seed Dispersal How Seeds Travel Students will examine in detail the five ways that seeds travel. Mini lesson on five methods of seed dispersal Guided garden walk SCOUT PROGRAMS Earn your next scout badge at Boerner Botanical Gardens. There is a wide variety of plants and trees from Wisconsin and around the world, for scouts to experience. Each program offers hands-on exploration and activities led by a guide to help scouts understand how plants and people interact. The programs offer authentic learning experiences and every scout plants a badge-related seed to take home and cultivate. Programs last 90 minutes and cost $6.00 per scout. Troop leaders and chaperones receive free admission. To register for a program call or mjeske@fbbg.org Girl Scouts Daisies From Earth to Sky Journey / Plants Daisies explore the amazing diversity of plants found at the Gardens while learning about the parts of a plant and what plants need to survive. Each scout will plant a variety of vegetable seeds to take home. Daisies "From Earth to Sky" Journey / Seeds Daisies explore the fascinating world of seeds as they discover the secrets hidden inside and how seeds travel from place to place. Each scout will plant a variety of flower seeds to take home. Brownies Hiker Badge Brownies discover hiking basics as they venture out on a hike through Boerner Botanical Gardens. Each scout will create a simple terrarium for a plant to take home. Juniors "Gardener" Badge Juniors discover the basics of garden design as they learn how to plan for a successful garden! Each scout will design a container garden and plant a variety of flower seeds to take home. 17

18 Boy Scouts Tiger Plant a Seed Elective Scouts use their five senses to explore a wide variety of plants from around the world. Each scout will plant an assortment of seeds to take home and watch grow. Wolf Grow Something Elective Scouts investigate different types of gardens, including container, vegetable and flower gardens. Each scout will create a terrarium and plant a variety of seeds to transplant into his home garden. Bear Landscaping Elective Scouts learn the basics of garden design and discover the essentials of maintaining a garden. Each scout will design a container garden and plant a variety of flower seeds to take home. Webelos Forester Badge - Scouts take a tour through the Gardens to identify forest trees, discover their uses and investigate the six types of United States forests in just one day! Each scout will plant a tree to take home. Eagle Scout Projects available for assisting a scout in obtaining his Eagle rank Don't see a program to meet the needs of your scout group? Call for customized scout program options. 18

19 NATIONAL AND COMMON CORE STANDARDS Class/Program SEASONAL GARDEN Garden Safari Art in the Garden I Spy Bugs - Insect Investigation Seed Dispersal Seasons of Arnold s Apple Tree (formally known as The Giving Tree) Plants in the Days of the Dinosaurs PLANT BIOLOGY Snackin On Plants Stir Fried Plants Plant Power Nutrition Expedition NATIONAL & COMMON CORE STANDARDS FOR SCIENCE, MATH, GEOGRAPHY & ART National Standards for Arts Education Standard 1: Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes Standard 2: Using knowledge of structures and functions Standard 3: Choosing and evaluating a range of subject matter, symbols, and ideas Standard 4: Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures Standard 5: Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others Standard 6: Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines Standard 4: Understands the principles of heredity and related concepts Standard 5: Understands the structure and function of cells and organisms Standard 4: Understands the principles of heredity and related concepts Standard 5: Understands the structure and function of cells and organisms Standard 4: Understands the principles of heredity and related concepts Standard 5: Understands the structure and function of cells and organisms Standard 4: Understands the principles of heredity and related concepts Standard 5: Understands the structure and function of cells and organisms 19

20 SEASONAL TREES/FOREST Trees For Me Trees for all seasons Forest Ecology Where the Trees Grow Autumn Magician Fungus among us GARDEN INNOVATIONS Square Foot Gardens Vermicomposting Plant Propagation SCIENCE LABS Water Keepers Soil Flower Lab PLANTING HISTORY Wild About Wisconsin Standard 8: Understands the structure and properties of matter Standard 9: Understands the sources and properties of energy Standard 14: Understands how human actions modify the physical environment Standard 16: Understands the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources Standard 1: Understands atmospheric processes and the water cycle Standard 2: Understands Earth s composition and structure 20

21 World in a Garden Botany of Desire National Geography Standards Standard 1: Understands the characteristics and uses of maps, globes, and other geographic tools and technologies Standard 2: Knows the location of places, geographic features, and patterns of the environment Standard 3: Understands the characteristics and uses of spatial organization of Earth s surface Standard 4: Understands the physical and human characteristics of place MULTI-SESSION PROGRAMS PLANT HOPE Seed Dispersal Plant Power Soil Composition/Vermiculture Spring Garden Walk & Planting PLANET HOPE Water Works Soil Seed & Feed Standard 4: Understands the principles of heredity and related concepts Standard 5: Understands the structure and function of cells and organisms Standard 1: Understands atmospheric processes and the water cycle Standard 2: Understands Earth s composition and structure Standard 8: Understands the structure and properties of matter Standard 9: Understands the sources and properties of energy Standard 14: Understands how human actions modify the physical environment Standard 16: Understands the changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources 21

22 Seed & Feed (continued) National Standards for Geography Standard 8: Understands the characteristics of ecosystems on Earth's surface Standard 14: Knows the ways in which the physical environment is stressed by human activities Standard 15: Understands how physical systems affect human systems Common Core Standards for Math 6.G.A.1, 6.G.A.2 7.G.A.1, 7.G.B.6 8.G.A.2, 8.G.B.7, 8.G.C.9 Spring Garden Walk & Planting ADOPT A - SCHOOL Stir Fried Plants Plant Power Soil Composition / Vermiculture Earth Day / Arbor Day Program Seed Dispersal Standard 4: Understands the principles of heredity and related concepts Standard 5: Understands the structure and function of cells and organisms 22