Our educational programs are aligned to the Victorian Curriculum and provide an engaging and interactive opportunities for learning, providing lifelong lessons to foster and build connections between people, plants and nature.
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Lower Primary
Foundation to Grade 2
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Themes |
Links to Curriculum |
| Lifecycles and Features |
Let's explore the features of plants, and their lifecycles in this interactive, hands-on lesson. Explore what plants need to survive and how plants grow before hypothesising what makes a healthy habitat and happens when conditions change around plants.
Explore textures, scents, tastes (optional) and parts of plants from the veg garden.
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Victorian Curriculum Links:
Foundation - Level 2 - Science:
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Middle Primary
Grades 3-4
| Name of Program |
Themes |
Links to Curriculum |
| Plant Anatomy |
Plant dissection - let's take a closer look at the plant parts.
Symmetry in plants – how this is used to classify and describe new species. What is its purpose?
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Level 3 - Mathematics:
Level 4 - Mathematics:
Levels 3 and 4 - Science
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| Natures Gardeners |
The life cycle of a plant is complex, and some rely on others for help. Let's explore different lifecycles and how pollinators play a role in plant propagation. Students will hypothesise what happens when we lose them in our environment and what we can do to prevent that.
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Level 3 and 4 Science
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Upper Primary
Grades 5-6
| Name of Program |
Themes |
Links to Curriculum |
| Chain Reaction |
Explore how plants, animals, humans and climatic changes are interconnected, and what happens when one link in the chain begins to break.
Aligning to the STEM criteria, students will look for solutions for species impacted.
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Level 5, Level 6 - Science:
Design and Technology:
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| Adaptations for Survival |
Learn all about the features and adaptations of different species and how these have been used to inspire technology in modern world.
Aligning to the STEM criteria, students will look utilise Design Thinking to explore features.
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Level 5, Level 6 - Science:
Level 5, Level 6 - Geography:
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Secondary School
Grades 7-10
| Name of Program |
Themes |
Links to Curriculum |
| Biomimicry |
Dive into the fascinating world of biomimicry in this hands-on program designed for high school students. Explore how nature inspires innovative solutions to complex challenges across various fields, from engineering and design to environmental science and technology. Students will be tasked with designing their own invention
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Level 5-6 Integrated STEM, Science, Mathematics, Technology, Design & Technologies, and Critical and Creative Thinking
Level 7 - 10 Integrated STEM, Science, Mathematics, Technology, Design, and Critical and Creative Thinking
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| Race Around the Gardens |
Test your competitive spirit while engaging your mind in this curriculum-linked Amazing Race through the Botanical Gardens! In assigned roles, teams will decode clues to discover hidden stations throughout the garden. Once they arrive at each location, they’ll answer questions or complete activities to unlock their next clue. Can they navigate all the stations before time runs out? Who will rise to victory? This exciting program fosters teamwork and scientific exploration, challenging participants ’knowledge, collaboration, and competitive edge! |
Content includes links to a wide range of topics across each year levels learnings, and is linked to the Victorian Curriculum. Please contact our department if you require specific links for your year level for this program.
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