School
On a guided, docent-led tour, students will use their senses and their problem-solving skills to understand the different types of plants in the garden and their role in the environment. The Gardens also provide an online guide for self-guided tours, and a Book Lending Program where books about the garden and nature can be read to the class.
supports classroom learning in:
Science
topics covered:
ecology, plants
contact info
Name: David Trevino
Phone: 512-477-8672
Email: [email protected]
ABOUT
Zilker Botanical Gardens
Featuring a number of different gardens, Zilker has something for every group, including the two newest additions: the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and the Green Garden, with areas planted by different local designers. Guided tours are correlated to TEKS educational standards.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Botanical Garden Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find.
View Lesson Plan>>Scouts
Scout groups can have a self-guided or guided tour as they learn about the different gardens. They can learn about the design and ecology of the different gardens, as well as about the different types of plants and their cultural history and uses.
supports scout badges in:
Science
topics covered:
ecology, plants
INFO
ABOUT
Zilker Botanical Gardens
Featuring a number of different gardens, Zilker has something for every group, including the two newest additions: the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and the Green Garden, with areas planted by different local designers. Guided tours are correlated to TEKS educational standards.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Botanical Garden Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find.
View Lesson Plan>>Camp
Campers can have a self-guided or guided tour as they learn about the different gardens. They can learn about the design and ecology of the different gardens, as well as about the different types of plants and their cultural history and uses.
topics covered:
ecology, plants
contact info
Name: David Trevino
Phone: 512-477-8672
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Zilker Botanical Gardens
Featuring a number of different gardens, Zilker has something for every group, including the two newest additions: the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and the Green Garden, with areas planted by different local designers. Guided tours are correlated to TEKS educational standards.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 9AM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Botanical Garden Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find.
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