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Homeschool Session – Growing Sustainable STEMs – Stages 2 & 3 (Stage 2, Stage 3)
Oct
In this virtual session, students will work with a Gardens Educator to identify environmental challenges in cities and explore potential solutions through a range of vertical garden designs
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
Millions of Australians live in cities, and it can be a challenge finding garden spaces that help keep us healthy and nourished. In this virtual session, students will work with a Gardens Educator to identify environmental challenges in cities and explore potential solutions through a range of vertical garden designs used in our gardens. After watching a live demonstration of a small space garden build, students will be challenged to use the Design Process in designing their own sustainable garden that will survive and produce food in a small space!
Students will
- Develop an understanding of why gardens in the city are important
- Address the challenge of garden designs in highly urbanised areas
- Explore a variety of vertical garden designs
- Experience the construction of a a small space garden that provides food through live demonstration
- Engage 21st Thinking Skills to begin designing a small space garden for their home using recycled materials!
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? No
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust
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Event Details
Date & Time
20-Oct-2022 10:00AM + Google Calendar + iCal Export
Event Type
Live Event - Scheduled
Delivery Platform
Duration
Price
$10 per student. Payment is required upon booking via Humanitix
Please note: We have a minimum attendance for this session to run. If minimum attending numbers are not met, the session will be cancelled with 48 hours notice via email. A refund will apply in this instance.
Payment Instructions
$10 per student. Payment is required upon booking via Humanitix
Please note: We have a minimum attendance for this session to run. If minimum attending numbers are not met, the session will be cancelled with 48 hours notice via email. A refund will apply in this instance.
Curriculum
Primary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Science and Tech » Working Scientifically and Design and Production » Living World
Other KLAs
Science and Tech » Working Scientifically and Design and Production » Engineered Systems
Cancellation Policy
By booking this program you acknowledge and agree to our full terms and conditions as listed on the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney website including our cancellations policy.
Terms and Conditions
By booking this program you acknowledge and agree to our full terms and conditions as listed on the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney website
Joining The Event
Requirements: Technology, Materials and Pre and Post event requirements.
If students are learning from home, they will need –
Internet connection
Own device with in-built microphone
If possible, printed or downloaded copy of the Growing Sustainable STEM’s Journal (this will be emailed prior to the virtual excursion)
More Information About This Event
The excursion will begin with an interactive presentation introducing why gardens in cities are important and a refresh of the Living World outcomes focusing on the needs of living things. This portion of the lesson will have students thinking about key environmental issues faced by big cities.
The students will then explore solutions offered through small space gardens by exploring a number of designs used in the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, including a virtual tour of the amazing Growing Green Wall at the Calyx which has over 1800 plants!
Students can record valuable information and design thinking components in their journal as they take a look at these different examples, before we brainstorm together to come up with some potential garden design ideas that meet the key needs of living things.
Finally we will finish off sharing how to make one type of small space garden that produces food and is made from recycled materials that might be found around your house!
After the excursion, students are encouraged to consolidate their learning by designing their own small space garden. Be sure to send us in your designs – we love seeing them!
Who: Homeschool students, recommended for stages 2 & 3. Students outside of these stages are welcome to book, however the content and activities will be aimed at stage 2 & 3.
Bookings: Bookings are via Humanitix only.
Cost: $10 per student.
Capacity: 30 students per session
Please note: We have a minimum attendance for this session to run. If minimum attending numbers are not met, the session will be cancelled with 48 hours notice via email. A refund will apply in this instance.
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: Education and Engagement Team, Botanic Gardens Greater Sydney
Phone: 02 9231 8111
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/learn
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No