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Dallas Arboretum

Systems and Change - During School Day
Time Frames
During School Day
Formats
On Campus Program
Grades
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th

Description
Save your bus money - we will come to you and bring a touch of nature right into your classroom. Exciting hands-on activities help students understand the interdependence of systems within systems. Explore food chains, food webs and predator/prey relationships with skull models and animal pelts.

Students Will
  • Discover different ecosystems.
  • Examine skull models and real animal skins
  • Investigate food chains and food webs.
  • Explore the interconnection between plants, people and animals.

Details
Dates: Tues. - Friday
Times: E-mail or call to schedule your program
Duration: 45 minutes per session. Min 4 sessions and max 8 sessions per day.
School Fee: Flat Rate: $300.00
Number Of Workshops Included: 4
Price Per Additional Workshop: $75.00
Minimum Attendance: 15
Maximum Attendance: 240
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs: Some programs require a DVD player.
Other Information: Maximum 30 students per session; maximum 8 sessions per day. Scholarships available for this program. E-mail your request for scholarship funding to: akwik@dallasarboretum.org

Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: For additional information or to make a reservation, e-mail us at education@dallasarboretum.org (preferred), call (214) 515-6540 or fax your reservation to (214) 515-6578. Reservation forms can be found on the Education page at at www.dallasarboretum.org
Deadline: Please e-mail or call to book your program prior to voucher expiration. Payment in full is due at least two weeks before your desired date.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: A non refundable deposit or an Arts Partners voucher and approval code is due within 10 days of booking your program. Your remaining balance is due two weeks before your scheduled visit date. A program is confirmed when you receive your contract by e-mail. Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances prevent the program from taking place as scheduled, the Arboretum will work with you to reschedule. Changing dates for a program can be made with sufficient advance notice and we will make every effort to reschedule your program to an alternate date. No refunds will be given for absent students. All programs will begin promptly at the time scheduled. The Dallas Arboretum is not responsible for groups who arrive late. Cancellation of the program after confirmation is subject to full payment.
After School Policy: After School Policy: An on site teacher or after school staff person must be present for the duration of the workshop. All student participants must adhere to the policies and procedures of the provider program as well as the rules and regulations of the school/ site itself. School/site must provide a clear, clean space or classroom for each session.

Educational Materials
      Teacher's Guide: Systems and Change

Curriculum Information

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