Edit Resource: Washington Park Arboretum Saplings School Program
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<em>Saplings</em> is a hands-on school program whose curriculum is aligned with the state's Essential Academic Learning Requirements. Saplings' guides lead a 1-1/2 hour program, challenging students to become experts on a particular topic through interactive games, observation and experimentation. <P> <B>K-3 topics:</b>Plants 101; <b>Grades 3-6 topics:</b>Plants 201; <b>Grades 3-8 topics: </b>Native Plants & People; <b>Grade K-3 topics:</b>Wetlands 101; <b>Grade K-3 topics:</b>Wetlands 201. Pre-registration and three weeks advance notice required.
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Architecture and Urban Planning
Arts
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Computers and Technology
Construction
Dentistry
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Forest Resources
History
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International Studies
Languages
Law
Library and Information Sciences
Literature
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Medicine
Military Studies
Nursing
Ocean and Fishery Sciences
Pharmacy
Public Affairs
Public Health
Sciences
Social Sciences
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Education Coordinator 2300 Arboretum Dr. E Box 358010 Seattle, WA 98195-8010 Telephone: 206-543-8801 Fax: (206) 325-8893 uwbgeduc@u.washington.edu
Notes to the K-12 Resource Guide Administrator
(This information will be submitted to the administrator, but will not be included in the resource guide.)
