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Duration: 1.5 hours
Costs: €80 / group (as of 2023)
Group size: max. 15 children plus accompanying adults
Target group: children aged 3 and over, nursery and pre-school groups
Learning location
Tropical greenhouse of the University of Kassel in Witzenhausen
Learning objective
The children discover the tropical plant world with all their senses. They playfully experience where familiar products such as bananas, cocoa or oranges come from and learn about the connections between nature and everyday products.
Learning content
On a tour of the tropical house, the children explore exotic plants and fruits. They can feel, smell and taste and learn exciting stories about the plant world in age-appropriate language.
Methods
Hands-on activities, stories, songs, shared experiences, free discovery
Materials
- Tropical plants and fruits
- Pictures and stories
- Small game elements
Brief description / procedure
- Welcoming the group and introducing the topic.
- Exploration of the tropical house:
- Feeling leaves and fruits
- Smelling different plants
- Tasting tropical fruits
- Listening to stories and singing songs
- Final round and song or game together.
Preparation / follow-up
Preparation: not necessary
Follow-up: possible through craft activities or discussions in the daycare center
Special features
An age-appropriate, barrier-free offer.
Particularly suitable as an introduction to topics such as "nature", "nutrition" or "sustainability".
Contact / Booking
Greenhouse for tropical crops, University of Kassel / Witzenhausen
Tel: 05542-981231
Email: tropengewaechshaus@uni-kassel.de
Author
Ines Fehrmann, Tropical Greenhouse of the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, 2023
Duration: 3.5 - 4 hours
Costs: € 150 (as of 2023)
Target group: Ages 5 to 8 (pre-school children and primary school pupils in grades 1 and 2)
Learning objectives / skills development
- Language and communication skills
- Mindfulness
- Scientific skills
- Movement and perception skills
- Social-emotional skills
Learning content
The children find out which tropical fruits are in multivitamin juice. Based on the question "Is there a multivitamin juice tree?", they explore the plant world of the greenhouse with all their senses. One focus is on the fruits papaya, pineapple and banana.
Methods
Circle discussion, riddles, sensory walk, story, independent and practical work at the planting stations, game, juice tasting, reflection
Materials
Plants, fruits, picture stations, workbook, model of the lemonade tree, identification figure "monkey", juice
Procedure
- Presentation of the question with the model of the "multivitamin juice tree"
- Exploring the greenhouse with all the senses (e.g. smelling citrus leaves, feeling the jagged pineapple leaves)
- Moving as a "blind caterpillar" into the palm house
- Listening to a story under palm trees
- Independent work on pineapple, papaya, banana
- Sowing papaya seeds
- Game: Distinguishing between tropical vs. native fruits
- Reflection over a glass of juice
Cooperation partners: Lindenhofschule Gertenbach & Hundelshausen elementary school
A research trip: What grows in (my) school bag?
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: €150 (as at 2023)
Target group: Primary school, grades 3-4
Learning objective
To acquire specialist and practical skills, practise solidarity and changing perspectives, practise critical reflection and taking a stand, strengthen social skills.
Learning content
The module shows the connection between our everyday lives and plants, countries and people in the South. The "research trip" links seven everyday satchel products with the corresponding tropical crops:
- Eraser
- pencil case
- pencil
- glue stick
- banana
- Orange juice
- Chocolate bar
The children learn the basics of producing these items in the tropical greenhouse using all their senses.
Brief description / procedure
- Preparation with playful exercises for sensory perception (e.g. blind caterpillar, making rain, tasting cocoa).
- Introduction to the topic via a memory game.
- Independent work at seven plant stations:
- Cotton
- banana
- rubber
- cocoa
- sugar cane
- orange
- Pine tree
- Each child becomes an expert on one plant and presents the results in the expert tour.
- "Energizer" between the work phases to encourage movement and motivation.
- At the end: research certificate and research diary for each child.
Methods
Circle discussion, self-determined learning at stations, experiments, energizers, tour with presentation.
Preparation / follow-up
Preparation: not necessary, basic knowledge helpful. Children can bring their own learning diaries.
Follow-up: desirable, follow-up folder available in the tropical greenhouse.
Subjects
Subject teaching - nature: experience of development processes, diversity of nature, as well as basic physical, chemical, biological and geographical principles.
Organizational matters
The group is accompanied by an honorary employee. Support from teachers is welcome.
Max. 25 people, 4 hours, € 150 (as at 2023)
Cooperation partners
Sabrina Preiss (Studienseminar Eschwege/Ernst-Reuter-Schule Neu-Eichenberg)
Jürgen Franz (Staatliches Schulamt Hersfeld-Rotenburg & Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Bebra)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: €100 / group (as of 3/2023)
Target group: All school types, grades 4-7
Learning objective
Acquire professional competence, strengthen social skills through group work, enable a change of perspective, awaken empathy and solidarity.
Learning content
The rally makes the interconnectedness of our everyday lives with the countries and people of the South visible. The pupils get to know 4-5 tropical crops "under palm trees", e.g. coconut oil, cocoa powder, banana or sugar. They experience the tropics up close:
- 9 meter high banana plants
- fruiting cocoa plants
- coconut palms
- many other tropical species
Participants learn about the plants, the production conditions and the lives of the people who produce these products. In doing so, they reflect on their own options for action, e.g. supporting fairer trading conditions through conscious purchasing behavior.
Methods
Orientation game, group work, class walk with presentation of results, discussion and reflection.
Materials
Worksheets, products, plants, photos
Brief description / procedure
- Each pupil is given a product and looks for the matching plant in the greenhouse.
- Formation of groups (five participants each) - working together on a worksheet "under palm trees".
- Presentation of the group results in plenary.
- Open questions are clarified by the tour guide.
- Reflection phase: Establish a connection between the life of the producers and the everyday life of the pupils.
Preparation / follow-up
Not necessary, but desirable.
Subjects
Biology - Geography - Ethics/religion - Politics and economics
Remark
The event can be held in cooperation with the Weltladen.
Registration required.
Author
Hethke, Tropical Greenhouse of the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen (2008); updated by I. Fehrmann (2023)
Duration: 3.5 hours
Cost: €150 (as of 3/2023)
Target group: All school types, grades 5-7
Learning objective
Acquiring professional competence, strengthening social skills through group work, enabling a change of perspective, awakening empathy and solidarity, recognizing and reflecting on one's own options for action.
Learning content
The Rainforest Diploma uses products from tropical crops to show the close connection between our everyday lives and the countries and people of the South. Pupils learn about the climate and structure of tropical rainforests up close, with all their senses and "under palm trees". Using the example of cocoa, they learn
- the special features of a rainforest plant in a warm and humid environment
- the path of chocolate from the cocoa tree to the finished product
They compare their everyday life with that of a child from the rainforest and discover similarities and differences. In addition, they recognize their own possibilities for action, e.g. contributing to the preservation of the rainforests through conscious purchasing behavior.
Methods
Group work at stations, class walk, presentation of the results.
Materials
Plants, workbook, suitcase with products, tactile boxes, background texts, display boards with cards, illustrative material cocoa, measuring tape, m² markers
Stations (subject areas)
- The tropical suitcase
- What is the tropical rainforest?
- How can I protect the rainforest?
- Does chocolate grow on trees?
- Children in the rainforest
Brief description / procedure
- The pupils work in small groups at five stations.
- Presentation of the results in a joint tour.
- Leader answers open questions.
- Demonstrations on climate and adaptation of plants to rainforest conditions.
- Reflection round: Reflect on the impact of their own purchasing decisions on the rainforest.
Preparation / follow-up
Preparation: not necessary, basic knowledge helpful.
Follow-up: not necessary, but desirable.
Subjects
Biology - Geography - Ethics/religion - Politics and economics
Author
Ines Fehrmann, 2007/2011/2013
Idea: Green School Braunschweig
Duration: 7 hours
Costs: € 200 basic amount + at least € 5/participant for purchase (as of 3/2023)
Group size: max. 15 people
Target group: young people aged 12 and over, youth groups, confirmands
Learning location
Tropical greenhouse of the University of Kassel in Witzenhausen
Learning objective
Acquire professional competence, strengthen social skills through group work, enable a change of perspective, awaken empathy and solidarity, recognize and reflect on one's own habits, recognize and rethink options for action.
Learning content
A lunch buffet is planned, prepared and enjoyed together. The young people reflect on what their food has to do with other people, the environment, the climate and plant diversity. The workshop uses the topic of nutrition and consumption to show the connection between our local everyday lives and the global world.
Methods
Tour, group work, presentation, discussion, reflection
Materials
Food, work assignments, plants, seals, picture series "This is how you eat"
Brief description / procedure
- Reflection on different eating habits with the help of a series of pictures.
- Search for relevant plants in the tropical greenhouse and in the seasonal/regional teaching and learning garden (May-September).
- Establish criteria for the selection of buffet ingredients:
- Healthy food
- Fair production and trade
- Ecological sustainability
- Regionality
- Quantity
- Enjoyment
- Purchasing with a budget of 4-5 € per person by the young people independently and on their own responsibility.
- Joint preparation and enjoyment of the buffet.
- Reflection on purchases and group processes.
- Team exercise after the lunch break.
- Presentation of the considerations, selection of products and difficulties during the group work.
- Comparison of the practical implementation with the previously defined criteria.
- Discussion about dilemmas when not all criteria can be met at the same time.
- Final round: discussion about values, options for action as consumers and a final visit to the tropical house with a work assignment.
Preparation / follow-up
Preparation: not required
Follow-up: not required, but desirable
Subjects
Biology - Ethics/religion - Geography - Politics and economics
Author
Ines Fehrmann, Tropical Greenhouse of the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, 2019
Duration: 3.5 hours
Cost: €150 (as of 7/2023)
Target group: 6th-8th grade students, particularly suitable for bilingual schools
Learning Objectives
The aim is to successfully participate in an English-language workshop - even with limited English vocabulary. Students should gain knowledge and develop soft skills:
- learn facts about the rainforest
- Strengthen social skills
- Practice teamwork
- Change perspectives
- Develop empathy and solidarity
- Promote critical thinking and reflection
- Recognize own options for action
Learning content
Using tropical plants and the products made from them, pupils discover how closely our everyday lives are linked to countries and people in the southern hemisphere. In the greenhouse, they experience the conditions of a tropical rainforest at first hand and understand why it is important to protect these forests. They recognize how their own consumer behaviour - e.g. when shopping - can contribute to protection.
Using the example of cocoa, the pupils learn
- characteristics of a typical rainforest plant
- the path of chocolate from the cocoa tree to the finished product
They also compare their lives with those of children living in the rainforest and discover similarities and differences.
Methods
Working in teams at five themed stations, presentations, guided tour, discussions and practical demonstrations on the climate and plants of the rainforest.
Materials
Tropical plants, workbook, basket with products and product pictures, magnifying glasses, visual aids, fact sheets
Stations (subject areas)
- The tropical shopping basket
- What is tropical rainforest?
- What can I do to protect the rainforest?
- Does chocolate grow on trees?
- How about kids in the rainforest?
Brief description / procedure
- Pupils take turns working in teams at five stations on various rainforest topics.
- Presentation of the results in plenary.
- Guided tour with discussion and practical demonstrations on tropical climate and plants.
Preparation / follow-up
Preparation: not necessary, basic introduction helpful.
Follow-up: not necessary, but desirable.
Subjects
Biology - Geography - Ethics/Religion - Politics and economics - English
Location & registration
Greenhouse for tropical crops, University of Kassel / Witzenhausen
Tel: 05542-981231
E-mail: tropengewaechshaus@uni-kassel.de
Author
Ines Fehrmann, Tropical Greenhouse of the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen
Idea: Green School Braunschweig
Duration: 4 hours
Costs: € 170 (as of 1/2023)
Target group: Students from grade 7 upwards
Learning objective
Acquiring professional competence, promoting social skills through group work, enabling a change of perspective, awakening empathy and solidarity, recognizing and reflecting on one's own habits, recognizing and rethinking options for action.
Learning content
The cocoa trail uses chocolate products as an example to show how our everyday lives are interlinked with the countries and people of the South.
Methods
Search tasks in the tropical greenhouse, processing chain, individual and group work at stations, mystery, discussion.
Brief description / procedure
- Orientation phase in the tropical greenhouse
- Presentation of a production and processing chain: Each participant takes on a role as an actor.
- Work at stations:
- Getting to know the cocoa plantation: cultivation and working conditions
- Analyze production steps: From the fruit to the raw cocoa
- Transporting cocoa bags and trading them on the exchange
- Roasting, breaking and grinding raw cocoa into chocolate cream
- Depending on the time: Reflection on the connections in the context of a mystery.
- Discussion about justice and own options for action.
Preparation / follow-up
Preparation: not necessary, but desirable.
Follow-up: not necessary, but desirable.
Subjects
Ethics/religion - Politics and economics - Biology - Geography
in the context of "Education for Sustainable Development"
Organizational details
Maximum of 25 people
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: €170 (as at 1/2023)
Author
Ines Fehrmann, Tropical Greenhouse of the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, 2020
Duration: 2.5 hours
Costs: €120 / group (as of 2023)
Group size: max. 25 people
Target group: pupils from year 7, vocational schools, voluntary services, young adults
Learning location
Tropical greenhouse of the University of Kassel in Witzenhausen
Learning objective
Participants understand the global context of cocoa production and trade, reflect on their consumption habits and learn about ways to campaign for fairer trade structures. In addition, empathy and solidarity are strengthened and changes of perspective are practiced.
Learning content
The cocoa plant and chocolate are used as examples to show how strongly our everyday lives are linked to the countries and people of the Global South. Social, ecological and economic aspects of cocoa production are highlighted and fair trade is presented as an alternative.
Methods
Tour of the tropical greenhouse, group work at stations, tasting, discussion, reflection
Materials
- Cocoa plants and fruits
- Products made from cocoa
- Pictures and cards
- Fair trade seal
- Worksheets
Brief description / procedure
- Introduction to the world of cocoa: botany and growing conditions.
- Group work on various aspects of cocoa and chocolate production:
- Working situation of cocoa farmers
- Child labor and social problems
- Ecological effects of cocoa cultivation
- Pricing and global trade
- Fair trade as an alternative
- Presentation of the group results in plenary.
- Tasting of chocolate from conventional and fair trade.
- Discussion and reflection on consumer behavior and possible courses of action.
Preparation / follow-up
Preparation: not necessary, but desirable, e.g. through prior knowledge about cocoa or fair trade.
Follow-up: desirable, e.g. through a class activity or a project day on the topic of fair trade.
Subjects
Ethics/religion - Politics and economics - Geography - Biology
Organizational matters
Please inform us in advance of any allergies or intolerances to cocoa.
The workshop is barrier-free.
Contact / Booking
Greenhouse for tropical crops, University of Kassel / Witzenhausen
Tel: 05542-981231
Email: tropengewaechshaus@uni-kassel.de
Author
Ines Fehrmann, Tropical Greenhouse of the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, 2023
Duration: 3.5 hours
Costs: €150 / group (as at 2023)
Target group: lower secondary level, grades 7-10
Learning objective
To promote professional and practical skills, critical reflection and opinions, strengthen social skills, develop empathy and solidarity, enable a change of perspective and develop visions for the future. Recognizing and rethinking one's own habits and options for action.
Learning content
Using the example of selected tropical energy crops, the course shows the connection between our everyday lives and the countries of the South. The students learn about 4-5 energy crops, their ecology and their adaptation to their habitat.
Topics are:
- The importance of energy crops today
- Sustainability in cultivation
- Threat to diversity through the destruction of natural habitats
- Competition between agrofuels, animal feed and food
- CO2 balances and climate impact
- Social consequences of cultivation
Methods
Circle discussion, class walk, experiments on energy and plants, mystery, group work with presentation, pantomime, positioning, discussion.
Materials
Illustrative material, experimental material, brochure "Power of Nature - The Energy Plants in the Tropical Greenhouse", mystery, compass rose of sustainability, information cards on
Duration: 3 hours
Costs: €150 / group (as of 2023)
Group size: max. 25 people
Target group: pupils from year 9, vocational schools, voluntary services, young adults
Learning location
The workshop takes place partly in the tropical greenhouse of the University of Kassel and partly in the urban area of Witzenhausen.
Learning objective
Participants should learn to recognize, understand and appreciate biodiversity in their own living environment. They develop an awareness of ecological relationships and reflect on the importance of plant diversity for sustainable urban development.
Learning content
The focus is on the biodiversity of plants in the city. The workshop makes it clear how closely our everyday lives are linked to biodiversity. It deals with the questions:
- Which plants grow in my immediate surroundings?
- What ecological services do they provide?
- How can cities be designed to be biodiversity-friendly?
- What role do citizens play in this?
The participants examine various locations in the city, document the diversity of plants and reflect on their benefits for people and the environment.
Methods
City rally, group work, discussion, reflection, digital documentation (e.g. with smartphone cameras)
Materials
- Digital cameras or smartphones
- Identification aids for plants
- Maps
- worksheets
- Flipchart or digital whiteboards
Brief description / procedure
- Introduction to the topic of biodiversity in the tropical greenhouse.
- Division into small groups and introduction to the rally tasks.
- Exploration of various locations in the town of Witzenhausen:
- Parks
- roadsides
- inner city areas
- Fallow land
- Documentation of plant diversity through photos and notes.
- Evaluation of the results and discussion of measures to promote urban biodiversity.
- Final round with reflection and ideas for own actions.
Preparation / follow-up
Preparation: not necessary, but an introduction to ecological basics is recommended.
Follow-up: desirable, e.g. through projects at school or in the community.
Subjects
Biology - Geography - Ethics/religion - Politics and economics - Art (photo documentation)
Organizational details
The workshop will take place in all weathers. Please bring weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes.
Contact / Booking
Greenhouse for tropical crops, University of Kassel / Witzenhausen
Tel: 05542-981231
E-mail: tropengewaechshaus@uni-kassel.de
Author
Ines Fehrmann, Tropical Greenhouse of the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, 2022
Duration: approx. 5-7 hours
Costs: min. €150 - max. €250 (depending on group size, as at 5/2021)
Group size: max. 25 people
Location: online via Zoom
Target group: pupils from year 10, vocational schools, voluntary services, young adults
Learning objective
Participants are enabled to recognize the impact of their diet on the environment, climate and the lives of many people worldwide. They practice a change of perspective, develop empathy and solidarity, reflect on consumer behavior and discover new options for action - both in everyday life and in political action.
Learning content
Questions that are dealt with in the seminar:
- Where does my breakfast come from?
- Are Fairtrade and organic a guarantee of quality?
- What does "enough for everyone" mean in the future - for me and for others?
The participants reflect on their own eating habits and discuss them. They learn how far certain products have to travel and what global impact their eating habits have. They practise dealing with dilemmas when their own and others' demands cannot be met at the same time.
Methods / materials
- Lecture
- Individual and group work at online stations
- Discussion and reflection
- Padlets with information, graphics, photos and links
- Mentimeter surveys (e.g. Wordcloud)
- PowerPoint presentations
- Short films
- Zoom as an online platform
Brief description / procedure
- Introduction of the participants and their references to the topic on a padlet.
- Introductory online block (approx. 1.5 hours) with:
- technical input
- Presentation of the work tasks on a padlet
- Free work phase in small groups with different topics, e.g:
- Refrigerator interview
- Research on the origin of food
- Calculating your own ecological footprint
- Comparison of seals and labels
- Presentation of initiatives for sustainable nutrition
- Final block (approx. 1.5 hours) in the large group:
- Presentation of the results
- Discussion and reflection
- Feedback round
Preparation / follow-up
Preparation: not required
Follow-up: not required, but desirable
Subjects
Ethics/religion - Politics and economics - Biology - Geography
Cooperation
The concept was developed in cooperation with "Bildung trifft Entwicklung", Göttingen.
Author
Ines Fehrmann, Tropical Greenhouse of the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, 2021
Duration: 3.5-4 hours
Cost: €170 (as of 12/2023)
Target group: Pupils from year 10, vocational schools, voluntary services, young adults
Learning objective
Acquire professional competence, promote social skills through group work, enable a change of perspective, awaken empathy and solidarity, recognize and reflect on one's own habits, recognize and rethink options for action.
Learning content
Using the example of coffee as a product, the interconnectedness of our everyday lives with the countries and people of the South is made clear. Participants get to know the entire journey of coffee up close and with all their senses - from cultivation to consumption. They learn a lot about the working conditions of coffee farmers and the structures of the coffee trade. The example of fair trade is used to demonstrate possible courses of action for more socially just and sustainable coffee production.
Methods
Tour, individual and group work at stations, discussion
Materials
- Coffee plants
- Coffee cherries, horn husk coffee, green coffee, roasted coffee
- Baskets for sorting
- Electric hotplates, roasting pans, wooden scrapers, cork coasters
- Kettles, hand coffee grinders
- Empty coffee packets of various origins
- CD "Coffee house music"
- Collection of poems and stories about coffee
- 24 stock cards, 5 action cards
- Jute bag (30 kg)
- 6 A1 posters
- World map
- Fair Trade seal
- Playing cards on the coffee production chain
Brief description / procedure
- Orientation phase in the tropical greenhouse
- Work at 6 stations:
- Experience coffee planting - cultivation and harvesting
- Carrying a coffee sack and feeling its weight
- Processing: From the coffee cherry to green coffee
- Sorting coffee for your own cup
- Simulate stock exchange trading: Understanding pricing
- Roasting and grinding coffee
- Drinking coffee together
- Discussion about fair trade
Preparation / follow-up
Preparation: not required
Follow-up: not required, but desirable
Subjects
Ethics/religion - Politics and economics - Biology - Geography
Organizational details
Maximum of 25 people
Duration: 3.5-4 hours
Cost: €150 (as of 1/2019)
Author
Ines Fehrmann, Tropical Greenhouse of the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, 2012
Duration: 3 hours
Costs: €150 / group (as of 2023)
Group size: max. 25 people
Target group: Grades 10-13, vocational schools, voluntary services, young adults
Learning location
Tropical greenhouse of the University of Kassel.
Supplementary modules on economic and cultural dimensions of the topic available in the World Shop and in the museum.
Learning objective
To promote professional and practical skills, acquire social skills, develop empathy and solidarity, practise changing perspectives and develop visions for the future.
Learning content
Pupils learn about the ecological, economic and social aspects of selected tropical medicinal plants. Topics of the workshop are:
- The importance of medicinal plants today
- Sustainable use in cultivation and wild collections
- Threats to resources and biodiversity due to the destruction of natural habitats
- Species protection
- Product quality and active ingredients
- Biopiracy and patents
The workshop makes visible the extent to which our everyday lives are interlinked with the countries of the South through the trade in medicinal plants. Pupils learn to assess the opportunities and problems of renewable raw materials and find their own ways to act sustainably.
Methods
Action-oriented group work, class tour with presentation, role play, discussion
Materials
- Visual aids and products made from medicinal plants
- Fact sheets on selected medicinal plants (Umckaloabo, Hoodia, Catharanthus, Neem, Strophanthus)
- Work assignments
- Background texts and newspaper articles
- Poster "Tropical medicinal plants"
Brief description / procedure
- Search game: getting to know the variety of tropical medicinal plants.
- Group work on the living plant on an "own" medicinal plant under different aspects.
- Presentation of the group results in plenary.
- Clarification of open questions.
- Discussion about medicinal plants as renewable raw materials and their sustainable use.
- Development of own options for sustainable action.
Preparation / follow-up
Preparation: desirable
Follow-up: desirable
Subjects
Biology: Flowering plants, biodiversity, adaptation to natural habitats, sustainability
Politics and economics: Ecological purchasing behaviour, ecology and market economy, globalization - opportunities and problems
Geography/earth sciences: Effects of interventions in the natural balance, export-oriented monocultures, global connections
Ethics/religion: Environment and sustainability, justice and freedom, global environmental protection, consumer responsibility
Contact / Booking
Greenhouse for tropical crops, University of Kassel / Witzenhausen
Tel: 05542-981231
E-mail: tropengewaechshaus@uni-kassel.de
Author
I. Fehrmann, Tropical Greenhouse of the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, 2010
Duration: 1.5 hours
Costs: €80 / group (as of 2023)
Group size: max. 20 people
Target group: Families with children aged 5 and over
Learning location
Tropical greenhouse of the University of Kassel in Witzenhausen
Learning objective
Families discover the diversity of tropical crops together, learn exciting facts about plants and their products and find out how tropical plants enrich our everyday lives. The offer raises awareness of global connections and promotes playful learning.
Learning content
Joint exploration of the tropical plant world with all senses. The tour tells exciting stories about well-known and lesser-known plants and shows how they are part of our daily lives.
Methods
Guided exploration, stories, puzzles, hands-on activities
Materials
- Tropical plants and fruits
- Pictures and illustrative material
- Products made from tropical plants
Brief description / procedure
- Welcome and introduction to the topic "Tropical diversity".
- Tour of the tropical greenhouse:
- Discover various tropical plant species
- Puzzles and hands-on stations for children
- Stories and interesting facts about the plants
- Final discussion and answering of open questions.
Preparation / follow-up
No special preparation required.
Follow-up possible through discussions or small activities at home.
Special features
The family tour is barrier-free.
It is ideal as a birthday or family event.
Contact / Booking
Greenhouse for tropical crops, University of Kassel / Witzenhausen
Tel: 05542-981231
Email: tropengewaechshaus@uni-kassel.de
Author
Ines Fehrmann, Tropical Greenhouse of the University of Kassel, Witzenhausen, 2023