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Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Programs Found:
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Bella Comes to BRIT |
Program Description: A Plant's Journey from Peru to BRIT
A charming program that includes a video made at BRIT starring botanists on staff that tells the story of how a begonia named Bella becomes a valued specimen in BRIT's herbarium and, as always, an engaging hands-on component during the broadcast. A "Bella Comes to BRIT" Activity Book, Teacher Packet, and all necessary materials for the broadcast are included.
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| Program Available: Available by Request |
Grade Level: 02
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Discipline(s): Science |
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Carry the Light |
Program Description: "The light shines not on us, but in us." ~ John Muir
Photosynthesis is explained by the use of graphics, animated power point presentation, and an engaging game to help students better understand the complicated chemical reactions that take place within the chloroplasts of most green plants. |
| Program Available: Available by Request |
Grade Level: 06
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Discipline(s): Science |
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Little Bella Comes to BRIT |
Program Description: Bella and Nonnie are begonias living in the rain forest of Peru until one day a research botanist collects them as part of her research with the Andes to Amazon Biodiversity Program. Specimens are sent to the Botanical research Institute in Fort Worth, Texas. Thus begins Bella's journey to become a valued specimen in BRIT's herbarium. A video made at BRIT starring botanists on staff, a coloring book, student journal, interactive questions and answers, and pre and post activities make up this charming broadcast. Go to www.connect2texas.net for program dates and fees. |
| Program Available: Available by Request |
Grade Level: K
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King Quigley’s Allergies |
Program Description: The king can’t stop sneezing and no one knows quite why. The royal doctor decides perhaps he is allergic to plants. “Out with all plants," commands King Quigley," and all things made of plants!" This delightful story reinforces the concept of how plants and the many products made from plants impact our lives. The broadcast and post activities created to extend and deepen student understanding of the concept. The broadcast package includes a copy of “Thank You Plants” activity book that features King Quigley for each student and class set of cotton bolls for an investigation activity. Go to www.connect2texas.net for program dates and fees.
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| Program Available: Available by Request |
Grade Level: 04
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“Little” King Quigley’s Allergies |
Program Description: The king can’t stop sneezing and no one knows quite why. The royal doctor decides perhaps he is allergic to plants. “Out with all plants," commands King Quigley," and all things made of plants!" This delightful story reinforces the concept of how plants and the many products made from plants impact our lives. The broadcast and post activities created especially for early childhood extend and deepen student understanding of the concept. The broadcast package includes a copy of “Thank You Plants” activity book that features King Quigley for each student and class set of cotton bolls for an investigation activity. Go to www.connect2texas.net for program dates and fees. |
| Program Available: Available by Request |
Grade Level: K
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Green Monsters |
Program Description: Clean out your craft closet and get ready for a videoconference that combines art and botany. The program includes a reading of the book, Plantzilla by Jerdine Nolan, a discussion of plant morphology and adaptations, interactive games, and a demonstration of the techniques used to create our plant creature puppet, "Plantzelma". The program includes a paper back copy of the book, Plantzilla, and a teacher packet with post acitivities designed for fun and learning. Go to www.connect2texas.net for program dates and fees. |
| Program Available: Available by Request |
Grade Level: 03
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“Little” Green Monsters |
Program Description: Clean out your craft closet and get ready for a videoconference that combines art and botany. The program includes a reading of the book, Plantzilla by Jerdine Nolan, a discussion of plant morphology, interactive games, and a demonstration of the techniques used to create our plant creature puppet, "Plantzelma". The program includes a paper back copy of the book, Plantzilla, and a teacher packet with post acitivities specifically designed for early childhood, fun and learning. Go to www.connect2texas.net for program dates and fees. |
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Grade Level: K
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Tis the Seasoning |
Program Description: This free program offered for the holiday season during December introduces students to some little known factoids about the seasonings common to the holiday foods of diverse cultures. Featuring six spices and seasonings that are found in virtually any holiday foods regardless of the tradition, the BRIT staff entertains and informs the audience of their origins, folklore and ethnobotany in an interactive video in the Jeopardy Game format.
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Valentine Herbaria |
Program Description: Combining art and science, BRIT embellishes the well known “Roses are Red” Valentine’s Day poem to teach botanical facts about roses, violets, and of course, sugar! Also during the broadcast, a Valentine’s Day pop-up book is demonstrated. The book features a box of chocolates with pop-up images highlighting the plant beginnings of the filling ingredients. Pre and post activites are included.
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Pumpkins! |
Program Description: During this interactive broadcast offered during the months of October and November students make their own pumpkin pie filling while learning the botanical facts about the ingredients. Examples of a "Pumpkin Journal” and a unique “Pumpkin Pie” pop-up book made from paper plates are featured. The program fee includes a copy of BRIT’s curriculum guide “Pumpkins, Exploring the Pumpkin Family through Activities and Games” and a soft bound copy of the children’s book featured in the curriculum guide, Fiona Norris' “Pepe’s Family Reunion”, pre and post activities, templates and instructions for the journal and pop-up book.
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