RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS

• Pathways in Learning Field Trips
• Away Programs
• Design a Field Trip
• Teacher In-Service Workshops
• Field Trip Logistics and Details
• Scout Programs

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DOLLAR DAYS 2010-2011
With tighter-than-ever budget, Kansas City School District teachers may qualify for a reduced-cost self-guided field trip to Powell Gardens. Click here to fill out and submit a "Dollar Days" application for a reduced-cost field trip to Powell Gardens. Or email Stephanie, Youth Education Coordinator, to receive by email.

PATHWAYS IN LEARNING AT POWELL GARDENS
Planting the Seeds of Knowledge
Pathways in Learning Field Trips are the cure for "Nature Deficit Disorder." At Powell Gardens, we take pride in researching "best practices" in hands-on educational programs, paying close attention to the state science standards you as a teacher need to teach, in order to offer a learning experience that students will enjoy and you can justify.

Pathways in Learning Programs are designed to meet your scheduling needs, whether you can stay one hour or half a day. Now is the time to choose your path!

• Seed Starters
• Garden Growers
• Summer Explorers

PATH 1: SEED STARTERS
60-minute programs
Seed Starters are field trips to Powell Gardens that provide an excellent hands-on opportunity to "do science." They spark imagination and provide unique opportunities for learning. Place us on your field trip list and bring an unforgettable "natural" experience to your students. Your Seed Starters guided program includes:


• A classroom lesson
• A hands-on activity
• Gardens admission

Seed Starter Program Descriptions, Details and Logistics

To schedule a Seed Starters program, please call Stephanie Acers, Youth Education Coordinator at 816-697-2600 ext. 306 or e-mail Stephanie



PATH 2: GARDEN GROWERS
Heartland Harvest Garden 3-hour Program
What will a Garden Growers field trip in the new Heartland Harvest Garden at Powell Gardens look like? Here is a sneak peak.



Garden Growers field trips begin fall 2010. Our Youth Garden Fun Foods Farm is under construction and almost complete. The economy and weather slowed us down, but look for us to catch up fast!

Call Dan Cole, Education Specialist, at 816-697-2600 ext. 300, or email Dan for more details.

SCOUT LEADERS
Our programs can help your scouts earn badges. Your scouts can take a nature hike, investigate a pond, tour the gardens, or help us in the Youth Garden. Call to get more information and to make arrangements. Other scouting opportunities are listed in our Garden Culture publication of adult and family classes. Click here to view upcoming classes.

Upcoming Scout Programs at Powell Gardens
For Junior Girl Scouts

Earth Connections: November 6, 2010
Making Hobbies Naturally: December 4, 2010
Garden Food Power: January 8, 2011
Finding Your Way: February 5, 2011
Outdoor Surroundings of Powell: March 5, 2011
Plants & Animal Friends of the Garden: April 2, 2011
Water Wonders: May 7, 2011
All programs are 10 a.m.-noon
$6/girl scout, Gardens' Admission/all others
(Some group discounts may be available).
Registration deadline is one week prior to session
To register, call Linda at 816-697-2600 ext.209

DESIGN A FIELD TRIP
Are you studying a special topic that Powell Gardens can enhance with a field trip? If the listed programs do not fit your curriculum and your class is learning about a subject appropriate to the Gardens' setting and resources, let us know! We would be happy to design a special field trip for your class.

AWAY PROGRAMS
Bring a little bit of Powell Gardens into your classroom. Popular away programs include classroom versions of Ladybugs and Butterflies, Worms for Supper, and Bug Hunters. We can bring many of our programs to you, or we can host these programs at Powell Gardens at a lower cost. Schedule multiple visits and save even more. Call or email Vaughn for more details and to schedule an away program. 816-697-2600 ext. 305.

If you don't see a favorite program listed, give us a call. Please call 816-697-2600 ext. 305 or 306 for the above programs.

TEACHER IN-SERVICE WORKSHOPS
You are a very important part of our education mission and we encourage you to take advantage of our unique learning environment. Special workshops include Project Learning Tree, Project Wet, Designing and Using Outdoor Classrooms, Butterfly Gardens, and Art in Nature. Call to arrange a workshop for your school or grade level.

For information regarding our Schoolyard Gardening Workshop, click here.

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