BALLENTINE FARM
Harvesting Young Minds
Ballentine Farm
38777 Old Wheatland Road
Waterford, VA 20197
ph: (703) 216 9727
debbie
Backyard Butterflies
Grade Levels: 1-4
Months: September, May, June
Time: 2 hours
Description:
Students will conduct experiments to investigate the different stages of the life cycle of the butterfly. Hands-on activities using caterpillars, butterflies and the chrysalis will allow students to understand each stage of development. A visit to our butterfly garden is included. We recommend this field trip to be scheduled at the conclusion of a unit of study.
Cost: $9.00 per student
SOL Content:
Science: 1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 2.1, 2.4a, 2.5, 2.7, 3.1, 3.8b,
3.10a, 4.1, 4.5e
Backyard Butterflies Materials
Fascinating Frogs
Grade Levels: 1-4
Months: March, April, May,
Time: 2 hours
Description:
Students will investigate the different stages of the life cycle of the frog. We will visit our pond to observe frogs and look for frog eggs, so please dress accordingly. Frog eggs may also be purchased for classroom observation.
Cost: $9.00 per student
SOL Content:
Science: 1.1, 1.5, 1.7, 2.1, 2.4a, 2.5, 2.7, 3.1,
3.8b, 3.10a, 4.1, 4.5e
Egg to Chicken
Grade Levels: 1-4
Months: March, April, May
Time: 1 1/2 hours
Description:
Students will investigate the different stages of the life cycle of the chicken. This trip includes observations of eggs in incubators, chicks hatching, one-day-old chicks, pullets, laying hens and roosters. We rent incubators and sell hatching eggs to teachers for classroom observations. Please contact us by February for rentals!
Cost: $9.00 per student
SOL Content:
Science: K.1, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.5, 1.7b, 2.1, 2.4a,
2.5a, 3.1, 3.8b, 3.10a, 4.1, 4.5
How Does A Garden Grow?
Grade Levels: K-4
Months: April, May, June
Time: 2 hours
Description:
Students will investigate how soil is formed through decomposition by observing a natural compost pile. Germination, pollination and fruit production will be explored using different types of plants. Students will be working with dirt, so be sure to dress for gardening!
Cost: $9.00 per student
SOL Content:
Science: K.1, K.6, K.8, 1.1, 1.4, 1.7, 2.1, 2.4, 2.7,
2.8, 3.1, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5
How Does a Garden Grow Materials
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Ballentine Farm
38777 Old Wheatland Road
Waterford, VA 20197
ph: (703) 216 9727
debbie