Guided Field Experience: Fourth Grade 
Adaptations help organisms survive. Learn about the different adaptations that organisms have in order to live in our climate. Explore and identify adaptive characteristics or organisms found in the Arboretum’s forest, ponds and meadow.
Click here to see TEKS covered in this Guided Field Experience.
Concepts:
- Identify and compare adaptive characteristics of organisms
- Explore different ecosystems and predict adaptations needed for survival
Pre and Post Field Experience Resources (pdf files) :
Registration Information:
- TOUR TIMES: Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 - 11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. (Please note: This program not offered in summer)
- CHAPERONES: You MUST bring one adult for every 10 students to ensure safety and to help supervise your students. The program is designed for your students, please ask parents to leave younger siblings at home. Chaperones over the 1:10 requirement are charged $6/person.
- DRESS: Students will be more comfortable if they dress for the out of doors. Children and adults should wear closed-toe shoes for safety. No sandals please.
- RAINY DAYS: The Arboretum does not cancel in case of rain. We will provide ponchos to students, and in the case of severe weather, an alternate indoor program.
- CANCELLATIONS: Program fees are non-refundable.
- CHANGES TO ENROLLMENT AFTER CONFIRMATION LETTER HAS BEEN SENT WILL RESULT IN $25 PROCESSING FEE PER CHANGE.
- PAYMENT: Is due in full upon confirmation of your date. Accepted forms of payment are organizational check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. All checks must be made payable to: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.
FIELD ADVENTURES:
Schedule a full day for up to 140 students from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Schedule your students for Field Adventures for a FULL Day of Hands-on Science!
Students participate in both the grade level Guided Field Experience and Discovery Room Program.
Fee for Field Adventures: $8 per student.
Scheduling for 2011-2012 is now open.
TO SCHEDULE: Print/Download the Reservation Request Form (pdf) and send by fax (713) 682-2539 or mail to:
Attn: Registrar
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway
Houston, TX 77024
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