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North Carolina Arboretum
Asheville, NC (http://www.ncarboretum.org/)
Resource summary
- Appropriate grades: 3–5
- Subjects: science (biology and life science, environmental science)
- Provider: North Carolina Arboretum, Inc.
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- Gardens all around Students learn to appreciate the plants and animals that make their homes in the gardens of North Carolina.
- From dirt to dinner This lesson serves as an introductory study of the plant world. The lesson allows students to study seeds, parts of plants, microclimates, and how to grow seeds into vegetable plants for harvest. Parents are encouraged to assist at home.
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- Butterfly 2: A butterfly's home Students should explore how various organisms satisfy their needs in the environments in which they are typically found. Students will design their own butterfly gardens to demonstrate which environmental characteristics make up a favorable butterfly habitat.
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center A botanical glossary, an image gallery, a native plants database, and a bibliography of native plants publications will help you find information on the botanical wildlife in all the regions of North America.
- KinderGARDEN Provides information on starting a school garden, ideas and curricula for the school garden, and building an indoor growing science center. There is also information about and links to community and botanical gardens for student field trips.
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A center for education, research, conservation and economic development, and garden demonstration, the Arboretum offers a wide range of activities for visitors of all ages.
The North Carolina Arboretum offersfree guided and self-guided youth programs and activities for students in grades one through five. These programs are available to students in organized youth groups participating in educational activities.
All programs are designed to coincide with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study requirements. Youth groups, whether attending guided or self-guided programs, should make a reservation through the North Carolina Arboretum Youth Program Coordinator. Contact Youth Programs Coordinator, Lynne Garrison, at 828-665-2492 or e-mail lgarrison@ncarboretum.org for more information.