Primary - lessons in the Gardens

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.

These lessons highlight biodiversity and climate change principles

	Lesson & Garden(s)	Syllabus links
	State and National Parks What are National and State parks? Find out more about their conservation issues through role play and exploration. Royal Botanic Garden, Australian Botanic Garden, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden	Science & Technology Human Society and its Environment School Environment Management Plan
	Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Learn how to sow seeds, take cuttings, compost and keep a worm farm. Find out how we practise sustainable gardening and how you can too! Royal Botanic Garden, Australian Botanic Garden, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden	Science & Technology Human Society and its Environment School Environment Management Plan
	Rainforest Explorers Experience what rainforests are really like and learn why they are so important. This can be a full-day workshop with Shipwreck Survival. Royal Botanic Garden, Australian Botanic Garden, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden >> Click here to view post-visit activities (access using login and password provided to booked groups)	Science & Technology Human Society and its Environment
	Desert Dwellers Desert plants provide inspiration for artwork. Discover how their diverse structure and pale hues help them survive. Royal Botanic Garden	Visual Arts Science & Technology Human Society and its Environment
	Aboriginal People and Plants Identify local plants and their uses with our knowledgeable Aboriginal educators. Can be a full day workshop. >> Click here for a general overview of Aboriginal heritage at Sydney's Botanic Gardens >> Click here to view pre- and post-visit activities (access using login and password provided to booked groups) Royal Botanic Garden, Australian Botanic Garden, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden	Science & Technology Human Society and its Environment
	Contact - First Encounters Discover what really happened when the First Fleet arrived in Sydney Harbour in 1788 and encountered the local Aboriginal people - First Farm and Cadi Garden. Royal Botanic Garden	Human Society and its Environment
	Seuss, Seeds and Sustainability Using Dr Seuss's Lorax as inspiration, explore how we can manage environments sustainably from seed banks to ecosystems. Royal Botanic Garden	English Science & Technology
	Minibeasts Explore the diverse range of animals that live in the Gardens and how they adapt, thrive and survive. Royal Botanic Garden, Australian Botanic Garden, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden	Science & Technology
	Creative Problem Solving Using higher order thinking skills and self directed learning methods, this nature lesson will cater for all learners and is suited for gifted students. This can be a full-day workshop. Royal Botanic Garden	Connected Outcomes Groups
	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 Early Childhood. 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 Early Childhood. >> Click here to view pre- and post-visit activities (access using login and password provided to booked groups) Royal Botanic Garden, Australian Botanic Garden, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden	Science & Technology Human Society and its Environment Connected Outcomes Groups
	Our Australia Discover Aboriginal people's perspective of Australia's unique natural heritage - the plants, the insects and the birds. Australian Botanic Garden	Science & Technology
	Plants: Parts, Pollinators and Propogation Plants are living things that have recognisable characteristics. Come and explore plants in the Botanic Garden as we discover how they reproduce, grow and change. Royal Botanic Garden	Yr 3 Science (Biological) Understanding New Australian Curriculum
	Garden Design Experience themed plant displays in our outstanding garden landscapes. Let us help you plan and design a garden and propagate plants for your school. Royal Botanic Garden, Australian Botanic Garden, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden	Technology

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.

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Education

Primary - lessons in the Gardens

Lesson & Garden(s)

Syllabus links

State and National Parks

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Rainforest Explorers

Desert Dwellers

Aboriginal People and Plants

Contact - First Encounters

Seuss, Seeds and Sustainability

Minibeasts

Creative Problem Solving

Wet and Dry

Get Growing

Our Australia

Plants: Parts, Pollinators and Propogation

Garden Design