The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – People, Plants and Places (Stage 2, Stage 3)
Through self-guided activities, explore the significant people, plants, and places in the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney since the European colonisation in 1788.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is Australia’s oldest scientific institution and the oldest botanic garden in Australia. Through self-guided activities, explore the significant people, plants, and places in the Royal Botanic Garden since the European colonisation in 1788.
People, plants and places content:
How did colonial colonisation change the environment around Port Jackson, the present-day site of the Garden?
What aspects of the European past can you see today at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney? How has the Garden changed? What features have been lost and what features have been retained?
What is the nature of the contributions made by different groups and individuals (convicts, colonists, scientists, etc.) to the Garden?
What were the significant events and who were the significant people that shaped the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney?
Student self-guided activities include:
Learn about the invasion and colonisation of the First Fleet at the site which is now The Royal Botanic Garden.
Explore the first European farm through a special virtual tour.
Discover Australia’s first Herbarium, learn how to create your own plant specimen and try your hand at botanical illustrations.
Explore the history of the Royal Botanic Garden through interactive photos and mapping activities.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand (available until: 19-Jul-2025 05:00PM)
Curriculum
Primary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
HSIE » History » Australian History: Community and Remembrance, First Contacts (Stage 2 - Year 3 and 4)
Other KLAs
Science and Tech » Working Scientifically and Design and Production » Living World
HSIE » History » Australian History: Colonials and National (Stage 3 - Year 5 and 6)
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
Internet access, own device, additional craft materials, such as cardboard, newspaper, plant samples for creating Herbarium specimens.
Connecting To The Event
Click on the Booking button to explore the self guided activities.
If you have any queries please contact the provider
Name: Education & Engagement Centre, The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust
Phone: 02 9231 8134
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/Learn/Living-learning