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Quick Links For Teachers
Download and Print These Curriculum-Based Activities to Use During Your Trip
Pollination Activities
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Field Journaling at Longwood
Field Journaling at Longwood
Students investigate and use observation skills in specific areas of Longwood Gardens.
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Cartooning in the Gardens
Cartooning in the Gardens
Students explore the effects of pollination and ways the community can help the pollinators.
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Flower Power and the Map
Flower Power and the Map
Students investigate the parts of the flower and learn about characteristics that help flowers attract pollinators.
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Pollinator Math in the Gardens
Pollinator Math in the Gardens
Students will discover different types of pollinators while using math skills to calculate and problem solve. When ready, download the Pollinator Math in the Gardens Answer Key (PDF).
Tree-Inspired Activities
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Tree Ecology
Tree Ecology
Students investigate life in the trees from a bird's-eye view.
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Measure Me a Tree
Measure Me a Tree
Students understand vertical and horizontal measurement of large objects.
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Build a Tree Poem
Build a Tree Poem
Students will use figurative language and literary devices to create tree poems.
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Tree Sketch
Tree Sketch
Students will choose a tree to observe, to sketch, and to reflect upon through writing.
Longwood Grant for Title I Schools
The Longwood Grant for Title I Schools provides reimbursement of up to $500 per school bus for schools visiting the Gardens as an educator-guided or self-guided field trip. Schools that have 30% or more of the student population qualifying for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program are welcome to apply once a reservation is confirmed.
Applications must be completed and approved 3 weeks prior to your visit. Funds are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Make the Most of Your Visit
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Mobile Map
Mobile Map
Explore the Gardens Using our Mobile Map on your phone.
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See What’s in Bloom
See What’s in Bloom
See what’s in bloom … and enjoy the beauty of our Gardens.
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Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Check out upcoming events, tours, and more happening in the Gardens.
Children’s Map
Help your children navigate our Gardens with a print-ahead map designed just for them with child-friendly highlights.