Name of Course: Botany
Learning Facilitator: Jojo
Course Description: The goal of the botany enrichment is to expose students to a specific branch of biology and scientific thinking and increase their knowledge about plants and the critical role they play on Earth. Ideally the students walk away with a new appreciation and understanding of plants.
The students will become familiar with plant anatomy and the function of different plant parts. The class is structured around the plant cycle: We begin by studying dormant seeds and the function of the seed. We then explore the process of germination. Students then learn about the roots and the stem and their functions. We then study the leaf, with a focus on photosynthesis. Finally students explore the anatomy of the flower and plant reproduction through pollination.
Days of the Week: Thursday, Friday