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Plant Classification
Discover the similarities and differences between major plant groups and identify them using a simple key.
Royal Botanic Garden
Australian Botanic Garden
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden |
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Enviro-Maths
Botanic Gardens are a perfect site for a full day of maths. We involve you in a range of numerical and geometric observations, measurements and calculations. Full-day workshop.
Royal Botanic Garden
Australian Botanic Garden |
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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 |
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Threatened Habitats - Rainforests
Visit the rainforest and learn about global issues affecting this unique environment and the local communities.
Royal Botanic Garden
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden |
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Global Environments
Different environments support different plants. Explore our global collections and discover fascinating adaptations of plants to each environment. (Can be a full-day workshop).
Royal Botanic Garden
Australian Botanic Garden
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden |
- Stage 4 Geography
- Science
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Bush Foods
Aboriginal educators provide an Aboriginal perspective on living with and from, the bush. Taste 'bush tucker' and adapt recipes to include native ingredients.
Royal Botanic Garden
>> Click here for a general overview of Aboriginal heritage at Sydney's Botanic Gardens |
- Stage 5 Food Technology
- Aboriginal Studies
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Contact!
Be a convict and local Cadigal kid at the sites of the First Farm and Cadi Garden in Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden (a full-day workshop when combined with the Contact program of the Museum of Sydney).
Royal Botanic Garden
>> Click here for a general overview of Aboriginal heritage at Sydney's Botanic Gardens
>> Click here for information about early encounters between the Cadigal and European settlers - used for a site study at the Royal Botanic Garden and Museum of Sydney.
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- Stage 4 History
- Aboriginal Studies
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Investigating History - site studies at the Garden
Mystery of the Missing Palace
Explore the site of the Garden Palace to discover the size, use and demise of this large exhibition building. Through historical inquiry unravel the mystery of the great fire by examining extant remains on the site and beyond.
Choose your Hat!
Become a scientist, settler or farmer on the site of Australia’s First Farm and oldest scientific institution. Interpret the site using primary and secondary sources to discover changes in land use and societal values.
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Australian Environments
Explore our Australian collections and discover adaptations to the physical parameters of each environment through first hand investigation.
Royal Botanic Garden
Australian Botanic Garden
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden |
- Stage 5 Geography
- Science
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Geology
Investigate Mount Tomah's fascinating geological history. Discover the formations that effect Tomah's soil type and plant distribution.
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden |
- Science
- Geography
- Earth & Environmental Science
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Local Ecosystem Study
The remnant Cumberland Plain Woodland at the Australian Botanic Garden or the native rainforests and woodlands at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden provide the ideal location for this holistic study. Full day workshop.
Australian Botanic Garden
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden |
- Science
- Geography
- Biology
- Earth & Environmental Science
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Australian Biota Study Day
Presented by the Australian Museum, Taronga Zoo and Botanic Garden
Three excursions in one and the opportunity to explore 165 million years of Australia's evolution. Students compare extinct and extant species; discover pollination mechanisms and coevolution and observe adaptations of flora and fauna to a drying continent. At the Royal Botanic Garden, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden and Australian Botanic Garden, Western Plains Zoo and North Coast Botanic Garden, Coffs Harbour.
Click here for more information about Evolution of Australian Biota Study Days
Biota Study Days (Evolution of Australian Biota)
Sydney (½ day at the Australian Museum and ½ day at the Royal Botanic Garden including the Zoomobile):
- 11-14 June 2013
- 17 July - 2 August 2013
- 26 August - 6 September 2013 (inclusive - weekdays only)
- Cost: $25.00 (incl GST) per student for four one-hour sessions
- Bookings: for these dates, contact the Australian Museum - Ph (02) 9320 6163; Fax (02) 9320 6072
- Click here for more information for study days at the Royal Botanic Garden
Australian Botanic Garden (Mount Annan near Narellan / Campbelltown):
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden (Mount Tomah):
Western Plains Zoo (Dubbo):
- 30 July - 1 August 2013 (inclusive)
- Cost: $19.00 (incl GST) per student for three 1 hour 15 min sessions.
- Bookings: for these dates, made direct with Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo: Phone Taronga Western Plains Zoo on (02) 6881 1433 or Fax (02) 6884 4530
- Click here for more information for study days at Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo
North Coast Botanic Garden (Coffs Harbour):
Royal Botanic Garden
Australian Botanic Garden
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Western Plains Zoo
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Evolution and Adaptation of Australian Plants
Explore the evolution of Australia’s flora from Gondwana to the present time.
Royal Botanic Garden
Australian Botanic Garden
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden |
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Plants for Senior Science
Go behind the scenes and see plant production, nursery management, and the conservation of the Wollemi Pine at a botanic garden.
Royal Botanic Garden
Australian Botanic Garden
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden |
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Maintaining a Balance
Explore a variety of Australian environments to understand plant responses to temperature change and regulation, movement of material through the vascular system and minimisation of water loss.
Royal Botanic Garden
Australian Botanic Garden
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden |
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The Search for Better Health
Come behind the scenes with our plant scientists. See how to identify, research, quarantine and eradicate plant pathogens to help maintain healthy plants, ornamentals and natural environments - full-day workshop when combined with Maintaining a Balance.
Royal Botanic Garden
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden |
- HSC Biology
- HSC Agriculture
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Changing Rights and Freedoms of the Aboriginal People
Students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the experiences of Aboriginal cultural and social groups in Australia during the 20th century and their struggle for recognition and civic rights.
Royal Botanic Garden
Australian Botanic Garden |
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