Tag: Homeschool Specials

Did you know that seeds even have their own vault in Sydney?

In the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, you can find the Australian Plant Bank! Scientist Lyndle Hardstaff will show you how the seeds are stored and explain why her scientific work on storing seeds and plants is so important!

Find out what Lyndle and the team at the PlantBank are doing in this video and join her in a delicious activity!

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Seed Science or Why do plants need a bank? From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

How many arms does a tree have?

Join in with Ranger Dani’s song and learn what different parts trees have! Discover the special relationship between those silent giants and us noisy humans!

An easy song that will help you remember everything you need to know about trees!

Listen to Dani in this video and sing-along! Lyrics are on our worksheet.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Tremendous Trees From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Explore the fascinating world of native Australian grasses.

Dr Claudia Keitel  researches what alternatives to our normal wheat and rye bread we have.

Her team at the University of Sydney grow native grasses and are exploring ways of using them as our daily staple.

Find out about her work in this video. The activity will show you what exactly is in our grains and why we are not hungry after eating bread.

You can also learn how to forage and treat grains yourself in this activity.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. What Colour is Kangaroo Grass Bread? From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

How do plants defend themselves – they can’t just run away when it gets scary!

Assoc Prof Stephen Bonser from the University of NSW introduces to the unique ways that plants have found to make sure they don’t get eaten!

Watch out: this video contains thorns and poison!

In our activity, you can show if you know who gets eaten by whom!

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Poison Ivy and her Friends From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Gum trees are not only Koala’s favourite trees!

Dr Eli Bendall is an ecologist who just loves them and who shares his knowledge of these amazing trees that can survive fire and make the air turn blue!

Watch his video and join into the fun activity that he has prepared a fun activity to bring Australian wildlife back into your area!

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

 

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Glorious Gum Trees – Discover the ultimate Australian tree with Dr Eli Bendall From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Who can build the fastest raft!

Start the contest by following Ranger Jess’ instructions to create a raft out of things you find on your walk through nature.

Get down to the pond or creek and check out who is the best boat maker!

Video and instructions give a step-by-step plan for little boat builders.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. How to make a raft? From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Who doesn’t love a fizzy drink in summer?

Learn what fermentation is and how it helps you to create your own delicious (and healthy) summer drinks!

Holly Davis is a chef and fermentation expert and you can follow her step-by-step recipe in this 5 minute video – you can also find the instructions on the worksheet.

You will need Water Kefir Grains for this drink, see if a friend has some to share or buy online.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Fermenting Frenzy From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Creating and saving habitats is essential for the survival of our native wildlife.

And you can be part of it!

In this video, follow students through Western Sydney Parklands and learn how to create habitats for the native fauna.

Our activity sheet shows you how you can help wildlife in your local area by making seedbombs!

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

Register now and we will send you the activity sheets.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Bringing Back the Bush – Creating Habitats From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials

Do you know why corals don’t like lemons?

Coral underwater gardens are beautiful, but they are in real danger! Find out about ocean acidification and how you can help save the underwater world. Dr Emma Camps shares her research and talks about what she is doing to protect the reef in this interview.

A simple experiment that you can do in your kitchen shows you the effects of ocean acidification. Find the instructions on our worksheet.

The content will be available 14 August – 11 October.

This program is part of Greater Sydney Parklands’ virtual event From Swamp to Scrub – an initiative supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week 2021. Underwater Science From Swamp to Scrub with Greater Sydney Parklands On Demand Homeschool Specials