Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2020

To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 43 COVID-19 update: The Chicago Botanic Garden is monitoring state and local health guidelines for room capacities, social distancing, handwashing, and other measures to prevent the spread of disease. In the event we are required to close on-site programs, online versions of the courses will be offered whenever possible. Please refer to our website for updated information. The Chicago Botanic Garden’s teacher professional development programs feature best practices in STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and math) and support Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for grades preK – 12. Many courses incorporate reading, math, art, social studies, and engineering into the science lessons. CPDUs and graduate credits are available for most workshops. Visit chicagobotanic. org/teacherprograms for more details. __________________________ $ Educator members receive a 20 percent discount on most classes, listed in each class description before the full nonmem- ber price. Financial aid may be available for teachers serving low-income populations; contact Rebecca Ammann at rammann@chicago- botanic.org or (847) 835-8235 for details. On-site Workshops These one-day workshops will be held outdoors at the Chicago Botanic Garden, weather permitting. ENTICE: Illinois Prairies Designed for educators of grades K through 8, this workshop explores prairie ecology as well as the history of prairies in Illinois and how humans have affected prairies. Illinois-specific educational resources will be provided and suggestions will be given for using the prairie and prairie-related resources from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to help you meet NGSS. Please plan to spend the day outdoors as we walk through the prairie. This workshop is part of ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education). Register through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at entice- workshops.com . CPDUs: 5 Grade level: preK – 8 $11 | Classroom 9, Learning Center Saturday, October 10 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nature in the Early Childhood Classroom Whether you are looking to redesign your classroom or just seeking a few ideas, there are many ways to incorporate more nature into your curriculum and space. Learn how to create a stimulating nature station for year-round use no matter your budget. Take away ideas for enhancing your schoolyard to encourage more nature play and investigation. Please plan to spend the day outdoors. CPDUs: 6, Gateways: 6 Grade level: preK – 2 $72/$90 | Classroom 9, Learning Center Saturday, October 17 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Online Courses STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math): Ecosystems in Terrariums Make a terrarium and use the cross-cutting concept: systems and system models to investigate dynamic ecosystems. Through Zoom-delivered lessons and home investiga- tions, you will perform experiments with inexpensive, easy-to-make bottle terrariums as you examine interrelationships, adaptations, and cycles of matter. We will provide live plants and program materials by mail or pickup prior to the workshop. CPDUs: 6 Grade level: K – 12 $72/$90 | Online Saturdays, December 5 and 12 10 a.m. – noon Patterns in Nature Patterns are central to the NGSS and the scientific process. Through synchronous sessions and asynchronous work, investigate ways to help students make good observa- tions. Help students identify patterns in nature and disruptions to those patterns and use them to make sense of evidence. Explore patterns in the structure and function of plants and animals, adaptations, ecosystem interactions, and more. CPDUs: 15; Graduate credit (optional; additional fee): 1 Grade level: K – 12 $56/$70 | Online Online: Saturday, January 9 – Friday, January 29 Online Conference Phenomena and Life Science Gather ideas for incorporating local, real-world phenomena into your life-science lessons. Keynote and NGSS expert is Northwestern Uni- versity’s Brian Reiser. He and other speakers will present ways to use storylines, NGSS three-dimensional learning, and natural phenomena to help students meet standards and develop better thinking skills. Check the website for the schedule and speaker times. CPDUs: 6 Grade level: 1 – 8 $72/$90 | Online Saturday, November 14 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Check the website for upcoming winter classes. Custom Teacher Workshops Garden educators can customize workshops for your needs. Activities are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and your curriculum, and will increase the understanding of plants and nature, build a repertoire of teaching techniques, and enliven the classroom. Please call Teacher Programs at (847) 835-8253 for information about in-person and online workshop availability and fees. The Garden is a CPS Preferred Provider of teacher professional development. Virtual Field Trips Virtual field trips deliver Garden learning to your classroom through an online meeting platform of your choice. Each program includes a short video, a kit of materials, and a one-hour, online lesson with a Garden educator that engages students in an investigation of NGSS-related natural phenomena found at the Garden. Financial aid is available to cover fees for schools serving low-income populations. $140 per class (includes all materials) October 19 – June 11 Check website for times. Sneaky Plants (Grades K – 2) How and why do plants change the spaces they live in? Plants Alike and Different (Grades 1 – 3) What do all plants have in common, and what do they need to grow? Flower Lab (Grades 2 – 4) What is the reason for a flower, and how does it do its job? Carnivorous Plants (Grades 4 – 6) What's going on with these plants that eat bugs? Hydroponics Challenge (Grades 6 – 12) Can you design a system to grow plants in water? Teacher & Student Teacher Professional Development