Plantworks
Available at the iconic Melbourne Gardens
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Plantworks (3–6)
Explore the structure and function of plants and discover their evolutionary purpose.
Students will investigate the amazing adaptions and features from a variety of Melbourne Gardens’ botanic collections and, using microscopes, will identify the anatomy of a flower and other plant features.
Location
Melbourne Gardens
Year level
Year 3 to Year 6
Students will
- Observe plant adaptations, features and functions
- Draw distinctions and connections between plants and their related biomes
- Cultivate their own plant to take home
Key focuses
- Plant adaptations
- Ecosystems
- Classification
Curriculum Links
- Level 3-4 Geography and Science
- Level 5-6 Science
Available Times
Morning: 10.15am - 11:45am (1.5 hours)
Afternoon: 12.45pm - 2.15pm (1.5 hours)
Program Cost
$13.50 per student
Meeting Point
Education entrance, Observatory House