Strange and Unusual Plants

Length

45 minutes of content, additional 15 minutes for Q&A

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

10

Maximum participants:

35

Primary Disciplines

Science

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

Booking Information

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For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Cancellations with less than one week’s notice are non-refundable. If you must reschedule or make other changes, please do so as early as possible. Last minute cancellations due to an emergency or school closure can be rescheduled at no cost.

About This Provider

 

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver, CO
United States

The mission of Denver Botanic Gardens is to connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone. School programs emphasize student-led discovery through a variety of hands-on activities and guided explorations. Programs are cross-curricular and align with Colorado Academic Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

Program Details

Format

1. introduction and discussion of plants
2. discuss adaptations of plants in different ecosystems
3. view footage of a controlled burn at grassland garden
4. Explore carnivorous plants
5. Learn about the corpse flower
6. conclusion, Q&A

Objectives

-come up with a definition and examples of adaptations
-recognize factors that contribute to the diversity of plants around the world
-explain how certain plant features help them survive various environmental conditions