Budding botanist: germination, flowers & photosynthesis
What special tricks do plants use to grow and survive in different environments?
This hands-on session will show you how to germinate Australian seeds and examine the different parts of plants under a microscope.
You’ll also learn about the Australian National Botanic Gardens’ role in conserving threatened plant species.
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Australian Curriculum connections
Year 4
- AC9S3U01: Compare characteristics of living and non-living things and examine the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals.
Year 5
- AC9S5U01: Examine how particular structural features and behaviours of living things enable their survival in specific habitats.
Year 6
- AC9S6U01: Investigate the physical conditions of a habitat and analyse how the growth and survival of living things is affected by changing physical conditions.
Suitable for
- Years 3-6
Duration
1 hour
Price
Weekday: $8.50. Weekend: not available
Maximum number of students
50
