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Tremendous Trees

by  Longwood Gardens

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Trace the life cycle of trees from seed to maturity. Travel through Longwood's historic property and meet our Champion Trees. Interact with an Educator and explore our Gardens through video, images, and hands-on activities during this curriculum-based lesson.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $0.00

FREE!


Longwood Gardens provides all of our virtual field trips free of charge for K-12 schools in an effort to make our program accessible to all students.

Length

45 minutes


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6

Minimum participants:

15

Maximum participants:

35


Primary Disciplines

Sciences


Program Delivery Mode

Zoom



Booking Information

Programs are available Tuesdays through Fridays from September through mid-June (limited availability in April due to Arbor Day program). All programs should be requested at least 2 weeks in advance. This is a curriculum-based program designed for students in grades 3-6. Please call (610)388-5217 or email VirtualFieldTrips@longwoodgardens.org if you need assistance.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Longwood Gardens

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

Please cancel programs at least 48 hours in advance. With the exception of inclement weather situations, schools that do not cancel in advance will be denied participation in other programming for that school year and possible future programs.

About This Provider

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Longwood Gardens

Kennett Square, PA
United States

One of the world's great gardens, Longwood's story is one of legacy, innovation, and stewardship. Our Gardens are a living expression of all that our founder, Pierre S. du Pont, found inspiring, meaningful, and beautiful. From the intricate fountain systems to the meticulous gardens to the architectural grandeur, awe-inspiring discoveries await at every turn. Longwood Gardens provides curriculum-based lessons taught by our talented Educators. Lessons include hands-on activities for students to complete as they explore our beautiful Gardens.

Contact:
Kellie Saraceno
virtualfieldtrips@longwoodgardens.org
6103885217

Program Details

Format

1. Welcome to Longwood Gardens and the program
2. Discuss what comes from trees and why they are important
3. Define the term forest and identify layers
4. Investigate the life stages of a tree
5. Travel through Longwood’s beautiful outdoor gardens and get an up-close look at our champion trees
6. Review key concepts learned throughout the lesson and write a tree story
7. Close with question and answer session

Objectives

Students will...
- Identify the parts of a tree and how it grows
- Describe the layers of the forest
- Explain the importance of a tree to its ecosystem

Standards Alignment

National Standards

NS.K-4.3 LIFE SCIENCE
As a result of activities in grades K-4, all students should develop understanding of
• The characteristics of organisms
• Life cycles of organisms
• Organisms and environments

NS.5-8.3 Life Science
As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding of
• Structure and function of living organisms
• Reproduction and heredity
• Diversity and adaptations of organisms