CURRICULUM
LINKS TO EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT MUN BOTANICAL GARDEN
The education programs at Memorial University of Newfoundland
Botanical Garden link various science curriculum objectives and
outcomes as outlined by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of
Education.
The education staff at MUN Botanical Garden is pleased to offer a
wide variety of curriculum-based programs suitable for all levels,
from Kindergarten to secondary. All programs emphasize local
content. The Newfoundland environment is utilized as an
outdoor classroom, where local plants and animals are incorporated
into every presentation. Environmental issues are also
presented as they relate both to Newfoundland and Labrador and the
world.
The following lists of curriculum objectives can be included in any
education program booked with the Garden. These programs can
be modified to meet the specific needs of your students and relate
to issues, topics and/or any special project relevant to your local
area or school. Garden staff is also happy to link your
program to other subject areas such as language arts, social
studies, or math. The "Program" section of this
website contains a list of various programs that are popular
with teachers across the province, as well as additional
information on booking programs at the Garden.
A mandate of the education program at MUN Botanical Garden is to be
both a learning and teaching resource for teachers and students in
Newfoundland and Labrador. Since 1971 we have offered school
visit programs in the spring and fall. In recent years, we
have initiated a series of curriculum-based information units,
intended for local teachers to use as a program
supplement. It is our hope to continue to expand the
resources available to teachers. Please contact education
staff if we can help you enhance learning in your classroom.
Is there a subject area that you, as a teacher, would like to
connect more closely to your local environment? Is there a
topic that you feel educators need more background information or
available learning resources? Please let us know. We
would be happy to develop a program for you.
