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Camden Children's Garden
 http://www.camdenchildrensgarden.org/
Please call 1.856.365.8733 and ask for the  Garden Educator

About the Provider  The Camden Children's Garden is a special place for the young and the young at heart to explore and discover the natural world.  Located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia and adjacent to the New Jersey State Aquarium & E-Centre on the Camden N.J. waterfront, the Garden provides horticultural experiences for creative & imaginative play.  The 4-acre interactive Garden includes a Butterfly Garden, Railroad Garden, Dinosaur Garden, Maze, Picnic Garden, Treehouse, Amphitheater, Carousel and Storybook Gardens.  Storybook Gardens include:  3 Little Pigs Garden, the Giants Garden from Jack in the Beanstalk, Secret Garden, Frog Prince Grotto & Alice in Wonderland's Garden.

Videoconference Programs are available

Fees

Kindergarten-2nd grade: $30.00 for 30 minutes
3rd - 6th grade: $55.00 for 45 minutes
7th grade and above: $75.00 for 45 minutes.
Customized classes: $75.00

For Reservations please call 1.856.365.8733 and ask for the Garden Educator

Technology Requirements
Distance learning lessons are provided using the technology of video conferencing equipment over an ISDN network to schools with reciprocal equipment.
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Programs - Distance Learning

Birdsong
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Birds are very interesting animals. Learn how different species of birds have evolved to survive in the environments in which they are found.

Bountiful Biodiversity
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Biodiversity affects our lives every day. What is biodiversity and why is it important to us?

Bouquet for Butterflies
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Why do some flowers attract butterflies while others have few visitors? Some flowers have different shapes to welcome certain pollinators while shutting out others. Take a close look at pollination and who pollinates what flower.		 5 - 6 45 Minutes
Butterfly Habits
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Examine insect models to see why a butterfly is considered an insect. Discuss the interesting lifecycle of butterflies and the ways they have of protecting themselves. Also, learn which butterflies migrate in the winter.		 3 - 4 45 Minutes

Carnivorous Plants
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Did you know that some plants eat insects? Learn where these plants live and why they need the extra nutrition.

DiverSEEDy: Are You My Mother?
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Explore a wide variety of seeds and their fruits. Match seeds to the fruit in which they form.		 K - 2 30 Minutes

DNA Typing
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How can the police discover which suspect is guilty of the crime committed with just a sample of saliva? Learn about DNA and how it can be used in forensic science.

Genetics: Mendel’s Peas
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Discover dominant and recessive traits among yourselves, then study peas. Figure it all out on a Punnett Square.

Germination
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Have you ever looked inside of a seed? Compare and contrast different types of seeds by their leaf structure and learn the function of each plant. Illustrate the plant life cycle.		 5 - 6 45 Minutes

Grasses for the Masses
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Did you know that corn can be used as a fuel? Play "Who Wants To Eat Grass?" and learn about the importance of grains to all cultures around the world.

A Leaf of a Different Color
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Why do leaves change color in the fall? Follow a leaf from beneath the bud in winter to a mulch pile the following fall.

Learning from the Lorax
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Learn why it is important to conserve natural resources. We read Dr. Seuss’s "The Lorax" and discuss the effects of deforestation

Naturally Nutritious
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What happens to body chemistry on an unbalanced diet? Learn why an apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Ocean Floors
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Where are ocean vents and what kinds of organisms live there?  Starting where the land meets the sea, learn about what kinds of plants and animals live in our oceans. 

Photosynthesis
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Discover the source of life on the planet and learn how trees can transform the vital energy from the sun into food. Learn what parts of a tree play a role in photosynthesis and how they work together.		 5 - 6 45 Minutes
Seed, Will Travel
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Some plants hitchhike while some blow in the wind. Guess which seeds float. Check out how and why seeds travel from their parents. 		3 - 4 45 Minutes
Hungry, Hungry Caterpillar
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Trace the development of a butterfly from an egg to an adult. We will read and act out parts from Eric Carle’s "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".		 K - 2 30 Minutes
Let it Rot!
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Don’t waste all of your treasures by tossing them into the garbage. Learn which things to add and avoid in a healthy compost pile. 		3 - 4 45 Minutes
Recipe For Soil
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Take a look at different types of soil and the living things in good garden soil.		 K - 2 30 - 45 Minutes
Soil Detectives
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It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it! Relate the importance of pH in soil to a familiar activity.  Identify different types of soil.		 5 - 6 45 Minutes
Tree Detectives
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How do scientists classify trees? We’ll examine leaves, bark, and the buds of trees to observe more closely the differences among tree species		 3 - 4 45 Minutes

Weird Weather
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Weather affects our every day lives, even if we don’t think about it every day. Learn about the different conditions that cause the weather we see and feel.

WETlands
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Explore the wetlands around the Delaware River through story and pictures. Discuss the many reasons why wetlands are important.

Where’s the Water?
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Have you ever wondered where the snow goes when it melts from the top of a mountain in the Spring? Follow a water molecule on an interesting journey that can last the life span of the Earth.

Wondrous Whales
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What makes whales different from dolphins? Learn how many different whales there are and what makes each species unique.

Yummy Plant Parts
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Did you know that a carrot is a root and a potato is a tuber?  Learn what part of a plant your favorite vegetables come from.