Grades 6 thu 8

Classification of Plants

(Grades 6)

Students learn how and why plants are classified based on macroscopic and microscopic characteristics. As they explore the native plants at Pan’s Garden, they explore similarities and differences used to classify the native plants and are tasked with determining what makes each plant family special.

Pre-Visit Activities:

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  Lesson Plan
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  The Native Plants in Pan's Garden
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  Pre-Survey

Post-Visit Activities:

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  Lesson Plan
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  Post-Survey

Food Webs & Decomposition

(Grade 7)

As students explore the variety of native plants in Pan’s Garden’s different ecosystems, they learn how they support South Florida’s food webs. Students also explore decomposition and conduct soil testing to detect nitrogen levels!

Pre-Visit Activities:

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  Lesson Plan
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  Pre-Survey

Post-Visit Activities:

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  Lesson Plan
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  Post-Survey

Photosynthesis

(Grade 8)

Students learn how the native plants at Pan’s Garden are adapted to conduct photosynthesis in different conditions. They observe leaf cells under a microscope to discover how photosynthesis can be regulated. Through experimentation, students learn more about how photosynthesis works and how we can collect supporting evidence that it has taken place.

Pre-Visit Activities:

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  Lesson Plan
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  The Discovery of Photosynthesis
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  Pre-Survey

Post-Visit Activities:

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  Lesson Plan
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  Post-Survey