Education
Pilot Program—Survivor MBG
What is the ZMD?
The Garden receives support from property taxes levied through the Zoo-Museum Tax District (ZMD) and can therefore provide free admission to schools within St. Louis County and St. Louis City. To find out if your school is within the ZMD, call (314) 577-5140.
Coming to the Garden? Let us come to you first! And last! For the 2008–09 school year, the Garden is offering a new and exciting pilot program for students in grades 3–8 located within the ZMD. Through multiple contacts with Garden staff, your students will learn about plant adaptations.
- Pre Visit—a Garden Instructor will come to your classroom for an introductory lesson.
- Garden Visit—you and your students will visit the Garden for an outdoor experience.
- Post Visit—a Garden Instructor will come to your classroom to complete the lesson.
Details:
- All components are compatible with the GLEs and local Science Standards.
- Transportation to the Garden is the responsibility of the school.
- You must call (314) 577-0819 to schedule your 3-part class. No mail or online registration.
- The class is FREE but registration is on a limited basis.
The Topic:
 Survivor MBG: Plant Adaptations
Why do roses have thorns? How do some plants grow without soil? Why do some plants eat insects? Learn about these and other ways plant structures aid a plant’s survival. Explore the Garden grounds in search of plant adaptations.
GLEs
III-1A (3rd) a
III-1B (3rd) a, b
III-1D (3rd) a
III-2C (3rd) (5th) a
IV-3C (4th) a, c, d
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I-2C (6th) b
III-1A (6th) a
III-2B (6th) a
IV-3C (6th) a, b
III-1A (8th) a
III-1D (8th) a
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