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Desert Garden
Over the past 100 years, gardeners have transformed the Desert Garden into a 10-acre expanse with over 2000 species of succulents and desert plants.
A Curious Herbal
In creating and publishing her scientific illustrations, Blackwell made important contributions to the medical field.
Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname
Merian discovered and shared new scientific information about insects, changing the way Europeans thought about entomology and ecology
Sidereus Nuncius
Galileo Galilei began a scientific revolution when he shared a new way of studying the universe in his book Siderius Nuncius.
Trouvelot’s Astronomical Drawings
“He had an uncanny capacity to combine art and science in such a way as to make substantial contributions to both fields.” Krystle Satrum, Assistant Curator, Jay T. Last Collection
Compost Investigation
What is compost and why is it important to plants? Plan and carry out an investigation of biodegradable and nonbiodegradable matter in compost. Make inferences about why compost is important for plant growth.
Decomposition Investigation
How do plant parts decompose and how does decomposition support plant growth? Make observations of plant matter at different stages of decomposition and make inferences about cycles of matter in ecosystems.
Fruit Investigation
What are the parts of a fruit, and why are they important for plant growth and survival? Make observations about the parts and features of fruit. Make inferences about how fruit helps the plant grow and survive.
Pollinators Investigation
What is the population of pollinators in your garden space and what is their role in a plant’s life cycle? Work individually or collaboratively to produce data on pollinators in a garden, compare data collected by different groups and make inferences about the role of pollinators in a plant’s life cycle.