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Dallas Arboretum

Tree Works - During School Day
Time Frames
During School Day
Formats
Field Trip
Grades
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

Description
Trees are the giants of the plant world and provide an exciting avenue for children to explore plant parts and their functions, the interdependence of life in a system, competition for resources and the plant-people connection. This one-hour program of discoveries, hands-on activities and a guided tour helps children develop connections and understanding of life science concepts. Scholarships are available for this program and transportation funds are available upon request.

Students Will
  • Identify ways that animals and plants depend on trees for survival.
  • Investigate trees as habitat.
  • Examine the structure and function of tree and plant parts.
  • Discover the competition between plants for resources.

Details
Dates: Tuesday - Friday
Times: 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00
Duration: 1 hour
School Fee: $5 per child/ 1 free teacher per 10 students/ $7 per adult
Minimum Attendance: 15
Maximum Attendance: 270
Bilingual: No
Technical Needs:
Other Information: Max 90 students per program. Programs scheduled at 10:00am, 11;00am and 12:00pm. Scholarships and bus stipend available upon request. E-mail scholarship and bus stipend requests 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: Tree Works, Kindergarten
      Teacher's Guide: Tree Works, 1st & 2nd Grades
      Teacher's Guide; Tree Works, 3rd & 4th Grades
      Teacher's Guide: Tree Works, 5th & 6th Grades

Curriculum Information

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