The Writer's Garret
BookMarks! Self-management: How can we help Ralph tell a story? (In-person Workshop)
Self-management is our ability to manage our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively. Using our self-management skills helps us be productive and reach our goals. It also helps us get along with others in our community. Students will learn about self-management tools and apply them to the fict...
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Dallas Zoo
Wild Walks: Animal Adaptations
Explore how body coverings, body parts, and behaviors help an animal survive. Document adaptations of gibbons, reptiles and flamingos. Create an imaginary animal and compete for the ultimate survivor....
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Dallas Arboretum
Garden Design Challenge
What environmental factors and landscape design choices must our horticulture staff consider when designing our seasonal plantings? In this new offering, students work with actual Arboretum plant lists and design notes to create a landscape in the garden, with specific focus on elements of design an...
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Dallas Arboretum
Landform Formation (Field Trip)
Why does the surface of Earth look the way it does? First, students observe images of landforms from around the globe. Then they use stream tables to investigate and describe how wind, water and ice contribute to the formation of sand dunes, valleys, canyons and deltas....
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MCP Shows - In school performing artists
The Magical, Mysterious, Suitcase Science Show-Asynchronous (pre-recorded)
The Magical Mysterious Suitcase Science Show is an interactive physics presentation performed as theatrical magic. This show has been performed for thousands of children throughout the United States teaching them various scientific principals through role playing participation. While studying the hi...
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Chefsville Kids
Westward Expansion Lewis and Clark (Virtual/Asynchronous) 2024
Join us on this westward expansion journey where we’ll learn the story of Lewis and Clark.
The students will identify the tools, clothing, and goods needed for the journey. We’ll discuss and compare historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson, Meriweather Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea. Usin...
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Chefsville Kids
Chefsville-Kids: The Great State of Texas (Virtual/Asynchronous) 2024
This Great State of Texas program is a great opportunity for students to dive deep into the culture, history, and incredible foods that the Lone Star State has to offer.
Students will learn about the amazing diverse geography of Texas. We'll cover "Six Flags Over Texas", along with the leaders wh...
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Dallas Arboretum
The Scoop on Soil (Field Trip)- During School Day
Take a closer look at soil! Students work in groups to observe a soil sample from the Arboretum grounds and sort out the components that make up the soil. Groups then compare their observations with each other and discuss how scientists learn from samples. Students explore how water moves through di...
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The Writer's Garret
BookMarks! The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (In-person Workshop)
Participants will explore the story of Mr. Morris Lessmore, an avid reader who becomes the unexpected custodian of a small library of living books after a hurricane destroys his town. They will discuss how unexpected circumstances have affected their lives and how to make decisions by gathering info...
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