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 | Secondary School ProgramsThe following programs are designed to incorporate the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS). They provide an effective and integrated approach for teaching across the Domains. Each program is led by a Royal Botanic Gardens Secondary teacher and can be adapted to suit individual group needs.Teacher professional development workshops are also available on request. SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAM PRICES $9.30 per student (includ. GST) $160.00 for small groups (Minimum Charge) Teachers / Adults free (Maximum 8 per class)
SESSION TIMES All programs 1 hour and 45 minutes in duration. 10.15am – 12.00 noon 12.30pm – 2.15pm
FOR BOOKINGS AND FURTHER INFORMATION Melbourne: 9252 2358 Email: edserv@rbg.vic.gov.au
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SECONDARY PROGRAMS – Melbourne
Where in Melbourne would you go to see spoonbills and night herons feeding at the billabong, eels and long necked tortoises swimming in a wetland or even powerful owls and a reed warbler? All this at The Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne. We have revegetated Long Island with plants indigenous to this part of the Yarra. As you walk through this area you will be able to observe some of the complex interrelationships between the flora and fauna using binoculars and explore life cycles and food chains. Students will examine soil and aquatic invertebrates through microscopes and pond sampling.
Understanding water is vital in the face of a drying continent. This water conservation program explores the role of water in the ecology of natural environments such as billabongs and wetlands. Student activities include water testing/sampling and exploring sustainable gardening practices by propagating a plant and by understanding how the Gardens is conserving water. Students examine plant adaptations for arid and low rainfall environments.
Water testing and VELS (PDF format 43KB)
Come on a journey to discover the hidden power of plants and how they fight for survival in the face of constant attack from animals. Learn about the poisons that plants make in order to defend themselves and the effects these have on humans and other animals. Learn the shocking truth that many common garden plants and parts of common food plants are poisonous. Recognise the features of poisonous plants, like those in the Solanaceae family. You will also learn about some plants that are poisonous, some that are medicinal and then make a “love potion” to attract that special someone.
Experience a rainforest in the centre of Melbourne! Within the Gardens there is a huge diversity of rainforest plants from Australia and around the world. Students will explore rainforest structure and ecology and the importance of rainforest conservation.
Sustainable Gardening Year 7 - 10 The basic skills of sustainable gardening practice are taught during this hands-on program, exploring water conservation, organic gardening methods, composting and worm farming. Students will consider ideas for designing or developing their own gardens by exploring the landscapes of the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Sust Gard Sec VELS Audit (PDF format 44KB)
Explore the structure and function of plants and investigate amazing adaptations from a variety of ecosystems. Students participate in observational activities in the Gardens using stereo microscopes, pot up a native plant seedling and investigate the plant collections in the Tropical Hot House and the Herb Garden.
Changing Landscapes Year 7 - 10 This program examines the changing landscape of Melbourne including change in attitudes and impact of land use. Special focus is on the importance of the Yarra River and the role of vegetation within the landscape, as well as its significance to the Kulin Nation. Students will compare historic images of the site and propagate an indigenous plant to take home.
Prehistoric Plants – Antarctic Connection Imagine you can go back in time and see what Antarctica and Australia was like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Well, now you can. At the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne students can investigate variation, natural selection and evolution through the diverse plant collections which contain many examples of Gondwanan flora. Students will also be able to examine plant fossils. more information
Teachers Kit (PDF format 2.98MB)
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SECONDARY PROGRAMS – CranbourneConservation Matters Teacher Resources
VELS Program Guide (PDF format 33.8KB)
Introduction to the Australian Garden The Australian Garden is a fantastic opportunity to journey through Australia’s varied landscapes examining the sights, smells and textures of plants from across this land. Experiences include discovery-walk, observations, sensory exploration of plants and landscape as well as a creative art activity.
VELS Program Guide (PDF format 33.8KB)
Water in a Dry Country
VELS Program Guide (PDF format 33.8KB)
Australian Environments Teacher Resources Fire and the Australian Environment Observe first hand, how fire stimulates Australian plants to set seed and grow. The RBGC uses fire as a management tool to encourage biodiversity and provide habitat for native mammals. Measure the total fire fuel load, observe the weather conditions and learn about plant adaptations to fire. Experiences include discovery-walk, exploration of plant adaptations, succession after fire and calculating the overall fuel hazard for a set site.
VELS Program Guide (PDF format 33.8KB)
How does land use affect water quality? Conduct a habitat survey, measure physical and chemical parameters using a water quality testing kit and identify the aquatic animals living in the fresh water. Experiences include a discovery-walk, a habitat survey, measuring turbidity, dissolved oxygen, phosphorous, pH, temperature, conductivity, nitrogen levels and identifying aquatic animals.
VELS Program Guide (PDF format 33.8KB) | |
LOTE & CULTURAL PROGRAMS – Melbourne
Aboriginal Resources Trail Year 7 - VCE The Aboriginal Resource Trail is designed to give students a greater understanding and respect for the local Kulin culture. Students visit Long Island, where indigenous plant habitat has been returned and understand the significance of Waa (the raven) and Birrarung (Yarra River). Experiences include making and using ochre paint and string-making. The emphasis is on diversity and examining sustainable land practices used by Aboriginal people.
Teachers Kit (PDF format 917KB) VELS Program Guide (PDF format 63KB)
LOTE: Indonesian, German, French Year 7 - VCE These programs help teachers immerse their students in the Gardens as an inspiring resource for language studies. Activities highlight plant use in these cultures and provide opportunity for language enrichment.
Indonesian Teachers Kit (PDF format 2MB) VELS Program Guide (PDF format 63KB)
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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne incorporates the National Herbarium of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology.