Take a deep dive into the world of seeds to explore plant reproduction! Participants will investigate seed structure in familiar plants , engage in hands-on plant dissections, and explore plants and pollination throughout the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory and outdoor gardens. Throughout this course, participants will reflect on ways to adapt the classroom and garden-based learning activities demonstrated for their own teaching contexts. Participants will leave with inspiration for using seed plants as a springboard for scientific thinking.
Participants will meet at the front entrance of the U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory.
Emily Hestness is a Senior Education Specialist at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Within the Garden's Learning and Engagement team, she leads teacher professional development, program evaluation, and educational partnerships.
Grace Anderson is the Science Education Specialist at the U.S. Botanic Garden. She works to incorporate science learning into the Garden’s programming for diverse audiences. She holds a Masters in Entomology and especially enjoys teaching about the fascinating relationships between... Read More →
Lilly Andersen is the U.S. Botanic Garden's Family Education Specialist. She works to build connections between people and plants through science education, focusing on the child/family audience.
