Botanic gardens are special places where students come close to nature, experience its abundance and complexity in a safe learning environment. All lessons are closely linked to the New South Wales Board of Studies syllabus outcomes and address the NSW Primary Curriculum Foundation Statements. All lessons are conducted by highly experienced Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust education staff.
Lessons are held at one or more of the three Gardens:
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah- enquiries phone 4567 3015 or email eductomah@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Lesson & Garden(s)
Syllabus links
Alexander’s Maths Outing
Bring stories to life as you accompany Alexander the duck on his maths trail through the Garden.
Royal Botanic Garden
Maths
English
Sense-ability
Conduct hands-on activities and bring your senses alive in the Garden.
Royal Botanic Garden
Science & Technology
'b' is for botanic and 'g' is for garden
Practise your alphabet sounds whilst discovering the Garden through story, walk and games. Bring along your toy bears and have a bread and butter picnic too!
Royal Botanic Garden
English
Science & Technology
The Need for Shelter
Discover some of the many camouflaged shelters in the Garden and then create a shelter of your own.
Royal Botanic Garden Australian Botanic Garden Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Human Society and its Environment
Visual Arts
Wet and Dry
Examine life in ponds, rainforest and arid gardens. Investigate plant and animal features that help them survive in wet and dry places. Also suitable for Primary.
Royal Botanic Garden Australian Botanic Garden Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Science & Technology
Human Society and Its Environment
Get Growing
Discover the life cycle of plants and experience the joys of growing your own. Also suitable for Primary.
Royal Botanic Garden Australian Botanic Garden Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Visit the Blue Mountains in April or May for a day exploring with our education officers, collecting an array of colourful leaves from trees of the world.
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Science & Technology
Human Society and its Environment
Choo Choo Express - Royal Botanic Garden ONLY
After your lesson in the Royal Botanic Garden take a ride on the Choo Choo Express. One teacher or adult will need to stay with the students in each carriage of the train. Bookings essential - duration 30 minutes, $4 per student. Enquire with the Community Education Bookings Officer on 9231 8134 (Monday to Friday) when booking your excursion.
