Thank you for your interest in our Botanic Gardens Education Program. The
Botanic Gardens present a great opportunity for primary school students to
learn all about the environment, flora and fauna. Topics range from
exploring the sensory gardens to understanding the importance of
biodiversity.All lessons have been developed by our environmental educator to link with the Australian Curriculum for Science and History.The themes of the lessons include conservation, biodiversity, sustainability, interdependence and indigenous perspectives.
The table below is a quick reference to the education programs offered at the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens.
To see more detail, download the Education Brochure. Programs can be tailored to meet the needs of your class. Please contact the Education Officer for further information.
| Year Level
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Program
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ACARA Link
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| Prep
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Wow…. This is ‘sense’sational!
Aussie Plant Environments
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Science: Science as a human endeavour
Science: Biological sciences
|
|
1
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Aussie Plant Environments
|
Science: Biological sciences
|
|
2
|
Aussie Plant Environments
Incredible Insects
Sustain Our Planet!
Imagine … An Historical Journey
|
Science: Biological sciences
Science: Biological sciences
Earth and space sciences
History: The Past in the Present
|
|
3
|
Aussie Plant Environments
|
Science: Biological sciences
|
| 4 |
Exploring Plant Communities
Incredible Insects
Freshwater Ecosystems
Imagine … An Historical Journey
Surviving on Nature |
Science: Biological science
Science: Biological science
Science: Biological science
History: First Contacts
History: First Contacts |
|
5
|
Exploring Plant Communities
Freshwater Ecosystems
Imagine …. An Historical Journey
|
Science: Biological sciences
Science: Biological sciences
History: Australian colonies
|
|
6 and 7
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Can Biodiversity Combat Climate Change?
Freshwater Ecosystems
Sustain Our Planet!
Water Catchment in an Urbanised Environment
Surviving on Nature
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Science: Biological sciences
Science: Biological sciences
Science as a human endeavour
Science: Earth and space sciences
History: Ancient Worlds
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Further details on lessons available and important teacher information is
included in the attached brochure. (PDF 4.64MB)
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