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Hello Koala comes to Campbelltown
Help us find the 22 koalas on the Hello Koala Sculpture Trail!
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Hello Koala comes to Campbelltown
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The Botanic Garden is a living lab. Home to some of the world's most valuable plant scientists, solving some of humanity's most vital challenges.
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The Botanic Garden is a living lab. Home to some of the world's most valuable plant scientists, solving some of humanity's most vital challenges.
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Branch Out
Branch Out with our new podcast and discover the surprising world of plants with science and stories from Australia’s oldest living scientific institution.
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Branch Out
Branch Out with our new podcast and discover the surprising world of plants with science and stories from Australia’s oldest living scientific institution.
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A world of discovery awaits primary students at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. We offer a range of unique learning activities designed to engage and delight both you and your students.
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A world of discovery awaits primary students at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. We offer a range of unique learning activities designed to engage and delight both you and your students.
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Be amazed by the latest botanical discoveries! Our unique secondary science programs will engage and inspire your students.
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Be amazed by the latest botanical discoveries! Our unique secondary science programs will engage and inspire your students.
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Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW
NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.
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Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW
NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.
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The Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.
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The Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.
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Adaptations of Living Things
Adaptations of Living Things
Adaptations are structural, behavioural and functional changes over many generations.
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ST3-4LW-S
Examines how the environment affects the growth, survival and adaptation of living things.
ST3-1WS-S
Plans and conducts scientific investigations to answer testable questions, and collects and summaries data to communicate conclusions.
ST3-2DP-T
Plans and uses materials, tools, and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity.
General Capabilities
Literacy capability
Numeracy capability
Information and Communication Technology capability
Critical and Creative Thinking capability
Personal and Social capability
Ethical Understanding capability
Intercultural Understanding capability.
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What Are Adaptations?
A variety of adaptation information and examples can be found on the National Geographic website:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org
Further reading about burrowing behaviour:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/burrow/
For an online game about the evolution of bird adaptations:
https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/features/flaptothefuture/
Plant Adaptations
https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/Science/Rainforest-Conservation-Research/Rainforest-in-Australia/Unique-Features
Background reading on animal adaptations to fire:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-08/animal-response-to-bushfire-how-they-survive/11848948
Adaptations in a Changing World
Join Climate Watch with your class and help monitor changes to the behaviour of plants and animals. There are several teacher resources.
https://www.climatewatch.org.au
Get your students involved in Bush Blitz
https://bushblitz.org.au/
Useful websites for teaching about a changing world:
https://climatekids.nasa.gov/menu/teach/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/family/activities-teach-kids-climate-change/
Climate change outdoor classroom games:
Sinking Island
Greenhouse Gas Game
Climate Message
What are Adaptations?
Animals, plants and even YOU have adaptations. But what are they and how do they help things survive?
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What are Adaptations?
Animals, plants and even YOU have adaptations. But what are they and how do they help things survive?
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Plant Adaptations
Plants have some pretty amazing tricks to survive. You might even say they are
winning
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Plant Adaptations
Plants have some pretty amazing tricks to survive. You might even say they are
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Adaptations in a Changing World
Find out how humans are influencing adaptations.
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Adaptations in a Changing World
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Plant Theatre
Follow four little seedlings in a puppet play adventure through the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
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Plant Theatre
Follow four little seedlings in a puppet play adventure through the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
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