Homeschool Day: Plant Science

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Date/Time:Wednesday, 14 Mar 2018 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location:Reiman Gardens
URL:https://www.reimangardens.com/event/home...t-science/
Phone:515-294-2710
Channel:Reiman Gardens
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Calling all central Iowa homeschoolers! Reiman Gardens is excited to invite home-schooled students for a day of guided experiences and learning stations that explore concepts around an educational theme.

Take advantage of this exploration of real-world science throughout the Gardens! Geared for K-5. Advance reservations encouraged. $7/student. $9/adult.

Reiman Gardens' plant collections provide a living laboratory for learning all about plants. Explore the extremes plants will reach to survive in their environments through adaptations and amazing plant parts. Discover what a plant really needs to live, and create a project you can take home through guided informational tours and hands-on stations in 5 distinct sessions.

Schedule:
10:00--10:15 Welcome + Orientation
10:15--10:45 Session 1
10:45--11:15 Session 2
11:15--11:45 Session 3
11:45--12:45 Lunch on your own
12:45--1:15 Session 4
1:15 -- 1:45 Session 5
1:45 -- 2:00 Wrap up + Evaluation

Stations:
- Conservatory Tour - explore what plants need to grow and how they use their parts to meet their needs
- Butterfly Wing Tour - examine the relationship between pollinators and plants
- Flower Dissection - investigate the parts and mechanics of pollination
- Seed Lab - dissect seeds to explore their parts and learn about their dispersal
- Make and Take Terrarium - assemble a terrarium to take home your own plant

$7 Students (K-12)
$9 Adults

SAVE-the-DATE for Additional Homeschool Days: June 13 and September 26