Resources

Nurturing Curiosity Programs (K-12) Resources

The most successful fieldtrips 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 cooresponding idea generator.

CaptureIt
NatureVoice
GoFigure
LifeCircles
H2O
LandMark

Additional Links:

Promoting Learning International

New South Wales Country Areas Program, Australia. Resources website has samples of grids created by teachers.

 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

Creating Outdoor Holiday Light Displays

Sunday, December 6

Learn the techniques used to beautify and highlight outdoor spaces, and later take a walk as the sun sets to see the sparkling beauty of Longwood's outdoor display.


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The Gardens Shop

Online or in the Visitor Center

Inspired by Longwood’s seasonal displays, the Shop is the perfect place to find stunning décor, whimsical gifts, and your favorite plants.


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The Buds and the Bees

Pollination and the Secret Lives of Plants (through November 22)

Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.


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Courses Now Available on LongwoodLive!

Professional Gardener courses and select Continuing Education courses are now available on LongwoodLIVE. Students can access instructor's presentations, resource links, assessment tools, discussion boards and more.


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