Interactive Learning – Term 3 Program
We are excited to offer these upcoming video conferences live from The Australian PlantBank – our award winning science and conservation facility at The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.
Our passionate educators are keen to share their broad knowledge of plants, sustainability, conservation and habitats with your students.
Seed Stories
Overview
- Discover more about seeds and their journeys through PlantBank – where they are researched or propagated or stored to protect and preserve them for the future.
- Learn about plant life cycles and seed dispersal (helicopters, gliders, floaters and hitchhikers).
When: Friday 25 July 2014
Time: 11.30 am
Sustainable Gardens
Overview
- Find out more about sustainable gardening practices for your school garden, and explore the intriguing world of plants.
- Our Botanic Garden educator will guide students through activities to encourage sustainable practices in the garden.
When: Friday 1 August 2014
Times: 10:30 am -11.15 am and 11.30 am -12.15 pm
Registration: 10.30 am or 11.30 am
Fantastic Fungi SCIFEST
Overview
- Explore the important world of fungi with scientists from The Royal Botanic Garden and The Australian PlantBank.
- Find out how fungi fit into the foodchain and their important role in ecosystems.
When: Friday 8 August 2014
Time: 12:00 pm – 1 pm
Registration
Aboriginal use of Plants
Overview
- Learn how plants have been used by Aboriginal people for food, medicine, tools and weapons.
- Students will learn how to identify and understand several native plants and their uses.
- Students will gain an appreciation of Aboriginal perspectives in relation to sustainability and bush care
When: Friday 29 August 2014
Time: 11.30 am -12.15 pm and 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Registration
Cost: $3 per head
Plant Classification (Year 7-8)
Overview
- Living World SC4-14LW Biology.
- Classifying 5 plant groups – identifying and comparing structural differences between plants.
When: Friday 5 September 2014
Time: 10:30 am -11:30 am and 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm
Registration: 10.30 am or 1.30 pm
Cost: $3 per head
Threatened Species Day – Wollemi Pine
Overview
- Let’s celebrate the 20th anniversary of the discovery of the Wollemi pine.!
- Science staff from PlantBank will talk about some of their exciting conservation projects, working to to save Australian plant species.
When: Monday 8 September 2014
Time:12:00 pm – 1 pm
Registration
Pollination (Year 11 Biology)
Overview
- Expanding on the Australian Biota (Biology topic), explore the structural features of Australian plants and how their flowers are pollinated.
- This Video Conference is an essential extension of Australian Biota excursions at The Royal Botanic Gardens.
When: Friday 12 September 2014
Time: 10.30 am – 11.30am and 1:30 pm – 2.30 pm
Registration: 10.30 am or 1.30 pm
Cost: $3 per head