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Nature Programs in the Gardens

Students discover a love for the natural world by playing in and exploring in London Town's woodland gardens along the South River.

 

Magic in the Garden

PreK - Kindergarten
Children will discover the magic of our woodland gardens and what makes them a special place for plants, animals, and people through hands-on activities, storytelling, creative play, and a special take home craft.
Key concepts explored during the program will include:

  • People create gardens which can have many uses.

  • Most plants begin as seeds. Seeds come in all shapes and sizes. ​

  • A habitat is an animal's home. Gardens are habitats for many living things. 

Tour Length: 1.5 hours (including 20 minutes of free play in the Sound & Sensory Gardens) or 1 hour (without free play)

Standards for Magic in the Gardens

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

Let your students dig (literally!) into the science of gardens. From learning what makes good soil to trying our hands at plant propagation, your young gardeners will learn what all plants need to survive. Key concepts explored during this program will include:

  • Plants' five basic needs (sun, water, food, CO2, space).

  • Plants need the correct type and amount of nutrients but too much of any of them can cause other problems.

  • Humans need plants in order to survive.

Tour Length: 1.5 hours

Standards for How Does Your Garden Grow?

 

Questions?

Visit our School Group Tours page or contact the Public Programs Department at 410-222-1919 x200 or by email.

  • Next Generation Science Standards
    From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive. Earth and Human Activity K-ESS3-1: Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of difference plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live. Earth and Human Activity K-ESS3-3: Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
  • Common Core Standards
    Speaking and Listening CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners, peers, and adults in small and larger groups. Language CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
  • Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards
    Pre-K Standards: Language and Literacy Development: 1.0.D 1.0.E 3.0.A 6.0.A Science: 1.0.A 1.0.C 1.0.E 3.0.A Social Studies: 3.0.B 3.0.D
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  • Next Generation Science Standards
    From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive. Earth and Human Activity K-ESS3-1: Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of difference plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live. Earth and Human Activity K-ESS3-3: Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
  • Common Core Standards
    Speaking and Listening CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners, peers, and adults in small and larger groups. Language CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
  • Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards
    Pre-K Standards: Language and Literacy Development: 1.0.D 1.0.E 3.0.A 6.0.A Science: 1.0.A 1.0.C 1.0.E 3.0.A Social Studies: 3.0.B 3.0.D
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