Chicago Botanic Garden Summer 2019

To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 77 Teacher & Student ________________________ For all classes indicates most of the class will be taught outside; please dress for the weather. indicates that class will be an indoor lab experience. ________________________ PreK – K Preschool and kindergarten classes observe living things using investigative skills and look for patterns in nature while on a guided field trip at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Students describe phenomena relating to plants and animals (including humans). Discovering Plants Weather Watchers Insect Investigation Terrific Trees Grades 1 – 2 Students in grades 1 and 2 observe the structure and function of living things during their guided field trip at the Garden. They recognize patterns and formulate answers to questions about life cycles, growth and devel- opment, and interdependent relationships in the natural world. Surprising Seeds The Wonders of Worms and Soil Insect Investigation Terrific Trees Pollination Principles Grades 3 – 5 On a guided field trip class for grades 3 – 5, students ask questions and carry out investigations to understand the structure and function of plants, adaptations, and the dynamics between plants and other living things within ecosystems. Flower Lab DIY Hydroponics Partners in Pollination Grades 6 – 8 Middle-school students use scientific tools and guided inquiry to expand their under- standing of the structures and processes of living things. Explore the biological interac- tions of plants in their ecosystems during a guided field trip at the Garden. Lake Investigations DIY Hydroponics Photosynthesis Lab Grades 9 – 12 While on a guided field trip at the Garden, high-school students use scientific tools and current practices to explain and discuss phe- nomena of the natural world. Take biological and chemical samples to determine greater ecological conclusions. Water Quality Field Study Human Impacts and Sustainability DIY Hydroponics Custom Field Trip Experiences If you would like a guided field trip topic or tour that is not offered in our listings, we can work with you to make that happen. Requests are subject to space and resource availability, may involve extra fees, and cannot be scheduled in May or October. Call (847) 835-8313 for more information. Homeschool Groups Please review our program descriptions online and select a program that best matches your group’s grade level, interest, and knowledge. Programs that suit your youngest students are ideal, as each program’s content can be expanded for older ages. Field Trip Financial Aid The Garden provides aid for qualified schools serving low-income populations. Contact Drew Wehrle at dwehrle@chicagobotanic. org for more information on eligibility and online applications to subsidize the cost of transportation and guided field trips. Visit chicagobotanic.org/fieldtrips for more information. Guided Programs for Children with Special Needs Bring your students to the Garden for a customized therapeutic program in the Buehler Enabling Garden outdoor classroom. These one-hour programs provide a guided, structured experiences with nature, designed for youth in grades K–12 with special needs. Proper ratio of adults to student is required. $140 for a maximum of 15 students Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and noon Call (847) 835-6801 to learn more about horticultural therapy field trips and in-school programs. Self-Guided Field Trips Explore the Chicago Botanic Garden at your own pace. Education staff can recommend garden areas suited for specific curricular top- ics prior to your field trip. Register in advance to receive a $15 discount on the regular bus parking rate. Self-guided groups are also eligible for discounted tram tours and special exhibition tickets. $50 per bus ($65 for unregistered buses) Year-round, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Additional Field Trip Experiences Chicago Botanic Garden tours and special exhibitions are available seasonally at a school group rate. Tram tours and Garden walks must be scheduled in advance; exhi- bition tickets may be purchased in advance or on-site at the school group rate if space is available. $3 per person School Tram Tours April 22 through October 27, 2019 April 20 through June 12, 2020 Model Railroad Garden May 11 to October 13 Butterflies & Blooms May 25 to September 2 The Orchid Show February and March, 2020 Visit chicagobotanic.org/orchid , chicagobo- tanic.org/railroad , and chicagobotanic.org/ butterflies for more information.