2011 Secondary Flyer

Secondary Education Programs
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

The following programs are designed to support the VELS. They provide an effective and integrated approach for teaching across the Domains.
The Rainforest Celebrate 2011, International Year of Forests

Experience Fern Gully, a rainforest in the centre of Melbourne! Within the Gardens there is also a huge diversity of rainforest plants from Australia and around the world. Students will explore rainforest structure and ecology and the importance of rainforest conservation.
Biodiversity on the Yarra

Where in Melbourne would you go to see spoonbills and night herons feeding at the billabong, eels and long necked tortoises swimming in a wetland or even powerful owls and a reed warbler. As you walk through this revegetation area you will be able to observe some of the interrelationships between the indigenous flora and fauna using binoculars to explore life cycles and food chains. Students will examine aquatic invertebrates through pond sampling.
NEW Water Management - Explore Guilfoyles Volcano

Water Management aims to give students a full understanding of the history of water use in the Gardens and ways that water-saving techniques can be used in the wider community. This program engages and challenges students through a range of hands-on activities, including: making a dripper watering system, creating contour lines on a landscape and seeing water-saving principles in operation.
NEW Science of Soil - Explore Guilfoyles Volcano

This program looks at various aspects of soil and aims to develop an understanding of the important role of soil in life on Earth. Students will participate in hands-on activities which will involve handling different types of soil, discovering wetting patterns of different soil types, testing pH of various soils and measuring soil temperature in a range of locations.
NEW Plant Power - Explore Guilfoyles Volcano

Plants are a vital part of everyday life; this program looks at many aspects of plant growth. Students will participate in hands-on activities which will involve measuring tree height, using compasses to make a tree canopy map, photographing various types of leaves, counting tree rings to check growth and planting a cutting.
Climate Change
Climate change is now accepted as a reality that we have to address globally. Find out what it means for us and what we can do about it individually, in a very positive sense. Take home a drought tolerant carbon fixing plant, find out how to creatively manage and store water while reflecting on the bigger picture solutions.
The Aboriginal Resources Trail

The Aboriginal Resource Trail is designed to give students a greater understanding and respect for the local Kulin culture. Students visit Long Island, where indigenous plant habitat has been returned and understand the significance of Waa (the raven) and Birrarung (Yarra River). Experiences include making and using ochre paint and string from plant fibre. The emphasis is on diversity and examining sustainable land practices used by Aboriginal people. Teacher kit is available on our website. Full day program with Koorie Heritage Trust available.
Water 4 Life
Understanding water is vital in the face of a drying continent. This water conservation program explores the role of water in the ecology of natural environments such as billabongs and wetlands. Student activities include water sampling and exploring sustainable gardening practices by understanding how the Gardens is conserving water. Students examine plant adaptations for arid and low rainfall environments.
Sustainable Gardening
The basic skills of sustainable gardening practice are taught during this hands-on program, exploring water conservation, organic gardening methods, composting and worm farming. Students will consider ideas for designing or developing their own gardens by exploring the landscapes of the Gardens.
Plant Toxicology
Come on a journey to discover the hidden power of plants and how they fight for survival in the face of constant attack from animals. Many plants make poisons in order to defend themselves and the effects are significant for humans and other animals. Learn the shocking truth that many common garden plants and parts of common food plants are poisonous. Recognise the features of poisonous plants, like those in the Solanaceae family.
Plantworks
Explore the structure and function of plants and investigate amazing adaptations from a variety of ecosystems. Students participate in observational activities in the Gardens using stereo microscopes, pot up a native plant seedling and investigate the plant collections in the Tropical Hot House and the Herb Garden.
Changing Landscapes (Years 7VCE: Suitable for Humanities, Outdoor & Enviro. Studies Unit 3)
This program examines the changing landscape of Melbourne including changes in attitudes and the impact of land use. There is an emphasis on the importance of the Yarra River and the role of vegetation within the landscape, as well as its significance to the Kulin Nation. Students will compare historic images of the site and propagate an indigenous plant to take home
LOTE & Cultural Programs: Indonesian, French

These programs help teachers immerse their students in the Gardens as an inspiring resource for language studies. Activities highlight plant use in these cultures and provide opportunity for language enrichment. Teacher kits are available on our website.
VCE Biology
Plant Adaptations (VCE Biology Unit 2 Organisms & their Environment)
Explore the diverse plant collections of the Gardens to discover many of the remarkable adaptations that allow plants to survive in a range of different environments. Students explore the plant collections of the Australian Rainforest Border, the Tropical Glasshouse and the Arid Garden. Students participate in observational activities in the Gardens using stereo microscopes.
Plant Evolution & Diversity (VCE Biology Unit 1: Unity & Diversity; Unit 4: Continuity & Change)
Take an evolutionary journey of plant diversity from liverworts to lilies. See representatives of many of the plant phyla and their families and discover what kind of evolutionary advantages they have developed. Students participate in observational activities in the Gardens using stereo microscopes.
2011 Prices
$10.20 per student (including GST) Minimum Charge $173.40 per group Teachers / Adults free
For further information and bookings, please contact:

phone: email: website:
Session Times: 1hr 45mins program

10.15am 12.00 noon 12.30pm 2.15pm * Teacher Professional Development workshops are available on request
03 9252 2358 [email protected] www.rbg.vic.gov.au/education
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Birdwood Ave, South Yarra, Vic 3141 (Melways Map: 2F, K12)

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Secondary Education Programs

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

The Rainforest Celebrate 2011, International Year of Forests

Biodiversity on the Yarra

NEW Water Management - Explore Guilfoyles Volcano

NEW Science of Soil - Explore Guilfoyles Volcano

NEW Plant Power - Explore Guilfoyles Volcano

The Aboriginal Resources Trail

LOTE & Cultural Programs: Indonesian, French

For further information and bookings, please contact:

Session Times: 1hr 45mins program

03 9252 2358 [email protected] www.rbg.vic.gov.au/education

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

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