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Dallas Arboretum

All About Ants! Traits and Behaviors (Field Trip)
Time Frames
During School Day, Summer
Formats
Field Trip
Grades
4th
Standards

Description
Take a closer look at ants! In this lab, students explore and describe inherited traits and learned behaviors while observing live ants. First, students observe and identify the inherited traits ants share with all insects and those traits that make ants unique. Then, they discuss the behaviors of these social insects and identify the difference between instinctual behaviors and learned behaviors.

Students Will
  • observe the physical traits of ants and identify the inherited physical traits of ants.
  • will then discuss ant behaviors and identify the difference between instinctual behaviors and learned behaviors.

Details
Dates: Monday-Friday
Times: Request your time when making a reservation
Duration: 60 minutes
School Fee: $12 per child/ 1 free teacher per 8 students/ $15 per additional adult / Includes entry to Children's Adventure Garden ($6-$9 per student with financial aid)
Minimum Attendance: 15
Maximum Attendance: 30
Bilingual: No
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Scheduling / Booking
Instructions: To request a program date, complete a program reservation request form on the Dallas Arboretum Education webpage at www.dallasarboretum.org/education. *Please note: A program reservation request form must be completed on our website in order to reserve your program. An email with desired program and voucher number is not sufficient to reserve your spot.* Financial Aid may be available to reduce the cost of your field trip. See the Dallas Arboretum Education webpage for full details. For additional information, e-mail us at [email protected] (preferred) or call (214) 515-6540.
Deadline: Booking through 9/30/2024
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: A non refundable deposit or an Arts Partners voucher and approval code is due within 10 business days of booking your program. Your remaining balance is due two weeks before your scheduled visit date. A program is confirmed when you receive your contract by e-mail. Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances prevent the program from taking place as scheduled, the Arboretum will work with you to reschedule. Changing dates for a program can be made with no less than two weeks advance notice and we will make every effort to reschedule your program to an alternate date. *No refunds will be given for absent students. All programs will begin promptly at the time scheduled. The Dallas Arboretum is not responsible for groups who arrive late. *Cancellation of the program after confirmation is subject to full payment.
After School Policy: After School Policy: An on site teacher or after school staff person must be present for the duration of the workshop. All student participants must adhere to the policies and procedures of the provider program as well as the rules and regulations of the school/ site itself. School/site must provide a clear, clean space or classroom for each session.

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