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The Conservatory is not only a great place for students to learn and experience something unique. When it comes to incorporating plants into classroom curriculum, it’s also home to a wealth of resources for teachers and other educators. There are endless possibilities for meaningful connections in science, ecology, gardening and greening, math, geography, history and art.
Remember, the Conservatory is free, so teachers are always welcome to visit and collect ideas for a field trip or classroom lesson. For teachers who want the opportunity to talk with our trained educational staff in a more structured setting, we also offer a variety of ways to access the knowledge and resources of our staff.
KNOW-BEFORE-YOU-GO Open House For Teachers At the Conservatory
Stop by and visit with our staff about the Conservatory and its resources, try out some of our tools for schools and groups, and get a tour of the Conservatory or a focus area of the Conservatory.
One CPDU will be awarded for each hour a teacher participates. (Teachers will be asked to sign in and out to verify time spent with us.) Beverages and light snacks will be provided.
For more information or to register for one of these Teacher Open Houses, please contact Melanie Harding at (773) 638-1766 x16 or mharding@garfieldpark.org.
Know-Before-You-Go Teacher Open House
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Gather resources about field trips to the Conservatory, preview our plant collection and spaces, and try out a few of our educational tools. This time, we will be highlighting the DESERT HOUSE – a great place to explore habitats and adaptations! Please join our program staff for this informal, get-to-know-you evening. We’ll be there to answer your questions and get you started on planning a field trip with your students.
One CPDU will be awarded for each hour a teacher participates. (Teachers will be asked to sign in and out to verify time spent with us.) Beverages and light snacks will be provided. Plus, each participant will receive a free plant to take back to the classroom!
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GROWING GREAT TEACHERS: CONSERVATORY CLASSES FOR EDUCATORS
The greening movement is growing and now teachers have even more opportunities to learn how to green up their curriculum and classrooms. The content of each Conservatory teacher training will focus on particular grade levels and standards, but teachers at all levels are welcome to attend. Botanical information, hands-on activities and explorations, and greening resources included in every workshop.
To register for one of these workshops, please contact: Melanie Harding, School, Teacher & Volunteer Program Manager at (773)638-1766 x16 or mharding@garfieldpark.org.
Our Plant Providers: Food, Photosynthesis and Feeling Fine! Saturday, November 13 Hours: 9 am – 3 pm Cost: $85 Focus: 5th-8th grade
Have you thanked a plant today? Join us for a new perspective on how green plants provide us with the food, breathable air, fiber, fuel, medicine and building materials we rely on every day. We’ll spend a good portion of this training exploring the process of photosynthesis and how it provides us with most of the essentials of life, plus a whole lot of life’s enjoyable things! CPDU’s available.
Teas, Sweets & Tropical Treats: The Science & Culture of Edible Plants Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the Garfield Park Conservatory Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the Chicago Botanic Garden Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $150 Focus: K-12th grade
See, first hand, how chocolate, vanilla, ginger, sugar cane and other tropical treats grow, and learn how we have used them for centuries to enhance our lives and tickle our taste buds! This is a 2-day class hosted by the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance and the Chicago Botanic Garden. CPDU’s, Lane Credit or Graduate Credit available.
Math Along the Garden Path Saturday, May 7, 2011 Hours: 9 am – 3 pm Cost: $85 Focus: PreK-1st grade
The garden and greenhouse, as well as the schoolyard and backyard, hold so much potential for getting early learners started on the development of important mathematical skills. We will be using the Conservatory’s indoor and outdoor gardens to explore ways that teachers can practice early math skills like sorting, counting, comparing, pattern recognition and development, shape manipulation and simple graphing with their students. CPDU’s available.
Garden Camp for Teachers
Once again, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance and Chicago Botanic Garden have teamed up to present this week-long, hands-on experience for teachers. Garden Camp immerses teachers and other educators in plant-based learning and prepares them to incorporate relevant plant activities across their curriculum. Spend a week with us learning the basics – plant parts and functions, ecosystems, adaptations, urban ecology and basic soil science – and leave with a wealth of ideas about how to include plants in your science, math, arts, language, and social studies lessons. This workshop empowers educators to do plant-based activities using everyday materials and to conduct meaningful explorations in their gardens and schoolyards. Participants need not have access to a school garden or natural area to benefit from this training.
For more information about Garden Camp or registration details please contact:
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