At BRIT, we have the special privilege of helping children and adults discover the wonder of our natural heritage. No matter your age or level of interest, BRIT has a program for you.
Browse through the list below, navigate the links to the left, sign-up for our e-newlsetter or contact us directly for more information. We look forward to seeing you soon!
The Teacher Learning Center inspires and supports educators in connecting children to nature by utlilizing outdoor classrooms, nature, and urban environments for learning.
Professional Development - BRIT’s professional development models a student-centered, inquiry-based, collaborative approach to learning. The workshops are interdisciplinary and lead teachers through hands-on activities, incorporate methods for teaching in the field, and promote collegial sharing. BRIT is a registered professional development provider for the State Board of Educator Certification, and educators participating in our programs receive continuing education credit for the state of Texas.
Curriculum Guides - BRIT has developed a variety of curricula to engage students in hands-on inquiry learning with activities that are easily adaptable to grade levels K-6. All curriculum materials are aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and include literature connections and resource lists.
Classroom Kits and Trunks - BRIT has classroom kits, field study trunks, and tools for field work available for loan. Each kit and trunk contains tools, specimens, literature connections and activity ideas to help you teach Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
Burk Children's Library - The Oliver G. Burk Children's Library contains a unique collection of natural history literature, with approximately 3,000 titles on botany, specialized ecosystems, animals and other topics related to the environment and science. Educators can check out books, videos, and curriculum materials for use with their students.
Science Teacher Award - Teachers who attend BRIT Professional Development programs and use the ideas or curriculum in their classroom are invited to share their experiences with us through the Science Teacher Award. First introduced in 2001, by former trustee Wendy Owsley Garrett, this award honors exemplary teachers for their dedication and hard work and, at the same time, solicits constructive analysis on the effectiveness of BRIT's education programs.
All of BRIT's programs are aligned with state and national science standards.
Distance Learning Classrooms - Whether exploring "Quigley's castle" for plants or getting "pressed" with "Bella", students can enjoy rich, interactive learning in our distance learning programs. BRIT's Distance Learning Programs are offered through www.connect2texas.net.
Great Tree Story Essay Contest - This essay contest is designed for the Fort Worth ISD's third grade students studying living systems to identify and celebrate trees that are significant to an individual or community while integrating science, social studies, and language arts third grade curriculum.
Student Field Trips - BRIT's field trips for students have been temporarily discontinued.
Do you have a love for learning and a desire to stay current with important issues? Join us for BRIT's informative community events, public lectures, seminars and educational exhibits.
Extended Education Courses - Boost your understanding of basic botany concepts and related topics through continuing education courses taught by BRIT botanists and staff.
Public Lectures- BRIT's free public lectures hosts local experts as well as internationally recognized scientists to share their work as it relates to plants, biodiversity, the environment, and our lives.
Pollination Partnerships Educational Traveling Exhibit - Available for loan, this exhibit explores the relationship between plants and their pollinators, including threats facing them and suggestions for protecting and re-establishing native communities.
Find helpful resources for exploring your world.
Great Trees - The Great Tree Ring is an alliance of individuals and organizations who care about trees and are devoted to the development of scientific and environmental literacy in the local Fort Worth community. The goal is to promote a sense of place and an appreciation for the natural world through the discovery of local trees and the stories that make them "great."
Urban Flora - Plants in the city grow in lawns, fields, roadsides, sidewalks, flower beds, and practically anywhere else there's even a tiny bit of soil. Information about common species that grow in Fort Worth were collected and posted by one of our dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in expanding this information, please contact us!
