Stupendous Seeds

Become a seed by acting out its seasonal life cycle! In this class, you will examine seeds from a variety of biomes, from the Tropical Forest to the city of Pittsburgh. Students will get to dissect a seed in order to explore its insides, and plant seeds to take with them!

Standards: E&E 4.4.4.C

Tropical Treasures

Tropical Rainforests have some of the greatest diversity on the planet. During this program, students will review the layers of the rainforest and learn about some of the most interesting plants and animals on Earth. Come discover the gifts that the rainforest provides, from chocolate and mangoes to rubber, chewing gum, and medicines! Visit Phipps’ own Tropical Rainforest exhibit to explore rocky streams and waterfalls, get a bird’s eye view from our canopy walk, and visit a traditional Healer’s Hut!

Standards: E&E 4.2.4.B, E&E 4.2.4.C, E&E 4.4.4.A, E&E 4.6.4.C, E&E 4.7.4.B, E&E 4.8.4.A, E&E 4.8.4.B, E&E 4.8.4.C, S&T 3.8.4.C, GEO 7.4.6.B

Worms: Our Composting Friends

Come explore worm anatomy! Students will get to conduct a hands-on investigation to find out how a worm lives, eats, and moves. Using a vermi-composting unit, the class will explore the ingredients that make up a worm’s home, and the healthy soil that they create! Students will learn to appreciate the role of worms as composters and understand their importance in the soil community.

Standards: E&E 4.2.4.A, E&E 4.2.4.B, E&E 4.2.4.D, E&E 4.6.4.A