The Botanical Gardens

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides students with information about the U.S. Botanical Gardens and its significance. The worksheet highlights the garden’s role as a museum of living plants, emphasizing its mission to showcase the multifaceted value of plants to humans. It also touches upon historical context, noting that George Washington’s original vision for Washington D.C. included the establishment of a botanic garden. Subsequently, the sheet poses a reflective question to the students, asking them to consider why George Washington might have deemed it crucial for the young United States to have such a garden.

This worksheet aims to enhance students’ comprehension and analytical skills. By presenting both historical context and a current mission of a significant institution, the worksheet encourages students to draw connections between past intentions and present realities. Furthermore, the reflective question fosters critical thinking, prompting students to infer and articulate the motivations of historical figures based on available data. Ultimately, the exercise seeks to cultivate a deeper appreciation for institutions like the Botanical Gardens and the historical visions that brought them into existence.