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PRIMARY EXCURSIONS

Early Stage 1

Alexander’s Outing

MAe-1WM, ENe-1A, MAe-2WM, MAe9MG, MAe-11MG, MAe-15MG, ENe-4A Based on Pamela Allen’s book ‘Alexander’s Outing’, children trace Alexander’s journey through the Garden and solve mathematical problems along the way. A Special Place

GEe-1, GEe-2 Students explore the features of the Garden to discover why it is special and learn how to take care of it. They will embark on a discovery walk, complete an interactive mapping activity, and engage in learning new skills through nature play.

Stage 1

Get Growing

ST1-4LW-S, ST1-1WS-S What makes a plant a plant? How do they grow and change, and what do they need to thrive? Students discover this and more as they explore the beautiful Botanic Garden, plant their own seed to take home, and meet a garden expert.

Look Out for Living Things

STe-3LW-ST, Ste-2DP-DT, STe-1WS-S Explore the amazing world of plant and animal habitats in the Garden and discover the characteristics and needs of living things. This lesson offers students hands-on learning experiences and an opportunity to be a scientist — observing animal tracks and traces, making habitats, and developing critical thinking through interactive story-telling. Aboriginal Family Heritage

HTe-1, HTe-2, Ste-3LW-ST, Ste-4MW-ST Step back in time and explore the similarities and differences between families today and Aboriginal family heritage. Students will discuss their own families and compare this to the experiences and structures of Aboriginal families both past and present through food, shelter and everyday household objects. Invertebrate Safari

ST1-4LW-S, ST1-1WS-S Invertebrates are everywhere! Students will explore different habitats in the Botanic Garden to find these amazing creatures, observe their external features and discover how they change as they grow. Plus, they’ll get hands-on by modelling their own invertebrate with natural materials to take home.

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botanicgardens.org.au/learn programs.info@botanicgardens.nsw.gov.au Features of Places: My Botanic Garden

GE1-1, GE1-2, GE1-3 Students will explore the places they live in and belong to whilst observing and describing features of places. They will explore the best of the natural and human features of the Botanic Garden and use geographic information and tools to interpret the environment. Connection and Country

HT1-2, HT1- 4, GE1-1, ST1-7MW-T This program is a unique opportunity to learn about the culture of the local Aboriginal people, the Gadigal. First Nations Educators will provide a personal perspective offering how Indigenous people of the Sydney area used plants and fibres for food, medicine, tools and weapons, giving students the opportunity to meet and interact with members of our Indigenous communities.

Stage 1/2/3

Plan Bee

Stage 1: ST1-10LW, ST1-11LW, ST1-5WT, GE1-1, GE1-2 Stage 2: ST2-10LW, ST2-11LW, ST2-5WT, GE2-1, GE2-2, GE2-3 Stage 3: ST3-10LW, ST3-11LW, ST3-5WT, GE3-1, GE3-2, GE3-3 The Sydney area hosts over 200 amazing native bee species, vital for pollination and ecosystem function. Stimulate curiosity about these amazing pollinators in this dynamic hands-on workshop.