Seaweed Science - Stages 2 & 3

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What exactly is seaweed? In this virtual session, students will work with a Gardens Educator to discover the amazing world of seaweed. Learn about local seaweed species and discover how this living organism grows, survives and reproduces in its watery habitat to produce up to 70 per cent of the oxygen in the atmosphere. Be inspired to help our coastal ocean habitats.

Learning Activities

Students will learn to group and classify seaweed
They will discover the unique adaptations and lifecycles of a local seaweed, and create their own Herbarium specimen
Students will also discover the fascinating interconnections of life within a rockpool

Stages

Stages 2 & 3 Science

Contact

programs.info@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au

Duration

1 hour

Cost

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More information

Learn how to group and classify seaweeds just like a Herbarium scientist
Explore the valuable role of seaweed and the unique adaptations and lifecycle of the local species, Codium fragile
Create your very own Herbarium specimen in order to begin researching local species in your area
Watch video bites offering First Nations perspectives on the sustainable ocean care
Engage with our interactive seaweed games to test your knowledge and understanding

SCIENCE

Compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things (ST2-4LW-S)
Examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things (ST3-4LW-S)

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Sustainable Development Goals

Through our education programs we aim to

ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning (SDG 4)
demonstrate actions that work towards making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable (SDG 11)
take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts (SDG13)
conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development (SDG14)

Through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals we promote prosperity for the whole community, while protecting our planet for future generations.