Australian Environments
Cranbourne Gardens
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Australian Environments
Experience the diversity of Australian landscapes, plants, and animals.
Students will learn about the connections and interactions between living things and their amazing adaptations for survival. They will explore the award-winning Australian Garden and bushland conservation zone and be challenged to consider the impact of human activity on organisms and environmental systems.
Location
Cranbourne Gardens
Year Level
Year 7 to Year 10
Students will
- Analyse biofacts collected from the Gardens
- Investigate the health and biodiversity of the aquatic environment
- Use nets to pond for aquatic invertebrates
Key focuses
- Australian environments and ecosystems
- Sustainability of ecosystem services
- Plant adaptations
Curriculum Links
- Level 7-10 Science and Geography
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