Grade K-2
AZ Standards: K.L1U1.6, K.L1U1.7, 1.L1U1.6, 1.L2U1.8, 2.E1U3.7, 2.L2U1.9
Explore the world of pollinators and how their work keeps plants and people happy. Students will rotate through stations that include a hike, an agriculture activity, close-up examination and the art of flower anatomy, and games to bring the super-senses of pollinators to life.
This program takes place at the Desert Research Learning Center, located at the end of Broadway Blvd, which is a scientific facility shared by parks across southern Arizona. Classes are encouraged to have lunch at shaded picnic tables after the program.
Available on a limited schedule October through April
Group Size: 30 students maximum
Volunteer Ranger shows students a Hohokam pit house model
Archeologists study people of the past using the tools of science like observation and inference. But what about everyone's favorite scientific tool -- experimentation? If you want to know how people grew crops in the Sonoran Desert landscape, try doing it yourself! If you wonder how far a projectile can be thrown during pre-historic hunting, grab hold of an atlatl and a measuring tape!
During this program, students move through 4, 30-minute stations with discussion and hands-on activities exploring art, agriculture, shelter, and hunting.
This program takes place at the Desert Research Learning Center, located at the end of Broadway Blvd, which is a scientific facility shared by parks across southern Arizona. Classes are encouraged to have lunch at shaded picnic tables after the program.
Available on a limited schedule October through March
Group Size: 30 students maximum
