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Nurturing Curiosity Programs (K-8) Resources

The most successful field trips are ones that integrate into your students’ learning with both pre and post activities. Our idea generators are designed as a framework from which you can take ideas and adapt them to the needs of your students. These ideas, which encourage cross-curriculum teaching, are organized according to modes and levels of engagement. Many of the ideas support research, project and group-based, and are adaptable for all grade levels.

Based on the 42-Grid Matrix devised by Ralph Pirozzo, the idea generators combine Bloom’s Taxonomy of thinking strategies with diverse modes of engagement as proposed by Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences.

Click on program titles below to open the corresponding idea generator.

CaptureIt
NatureVoice
GoFigure
LifeCircles
H2O
LandMark

Additional Links:

A comprehensive site with many links explaining Bloom’s Taxonomy

List of action words for Bloom’s Taxonomy

Articles on Multiple Intelligence Theory

Additional Resources:

Nurturing Curiosity Video

Programs & Upcoming Educational Opportunities

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Longwood Graduate Program Symposium

March 2, 2012

The 2012 Longwood Graduate Program Annual Symposium brings together the best of zoo and garden expertise to discover how public gardens and other institutions can inspire their audiences to care and advocate for conservation.

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Today's Horticulture Symposium

Friday, February 3

Enjoy this daylong symposium boasting a diverse lineup of speakers and featuring a plant sale.

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Clivia Show

March 17 & 18

Enjoy this colorful show of unique plants, including a special display of Chinese clivia, presented by the North American Clivia Society.

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Professional Gardener Program

Longwood's immersive, tuition-free, two-year program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on learning.

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