The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Sydney Science Trail Primary Program

Sydney Science Trail excursions are back this August. Explore the program and book your primary school class excursion for National Science Week.

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Location

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Australian Museum

Date

15 August 2024

Time

9:30am - 2:30pm

Stage

Stage 2 and 3

Cost

$20 per student (incl. gst).

Minimum charge of 20 students per booked group applies.

Teachers attend free of charge.

Contact

9231 8134

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Science for curious kids

The Sydney Science Trail is back this August!

Bring the wow to your students’ learning at our primary school science education day. Featuring live on-site activities, workshops with fun, hands-on approaches to learning and thrilling stage shows, the Sydney Science Trail delivers a program they won’t be able to stop talking about.

​Don't miss out on this celebration of science! Explore the full excursion program and book your spot now.

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Program overview

Sessions

Entry includes four different sessions across the day:

  • Creative Science Show at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
  • Science Expo at the Australian Museum
  • Interactive STEM Workshop (choose one from four options) at either the Australian Museum or the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
  • Self-guided experience at either the Australian Museum or the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

 

Structure

Class groups rotate through four 60-minute sessions across two historic venues – two sessions at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and two sessions at the Australian Museum.

  • Morning sessions: 9:30am – 10:30am and 10:30am – 11:30am
  • Lunch and change venues: 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • Afternoon sessions: 12:30pm – 1:30pm and 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Creative Science Show with Creative Science Australia

Feast your eyes on spectacular science demonstrations and giggle along to silly science humour. With a basket packed for a picnic, the presenter pulls out some amazing science tricks using a ball, a baguette, a banana, and much more. Featuring super cool liquid nitrogen, this fun-filled show is packed with laughs and audience participation.

Where: Gadi Rooms, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Capacity: 120 students per session

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Science Expo at the Australian Museum

Have your students’ burning questions answered by experts from over 20 research organisations and universities including the University of Technology Sydney and the University of New England. Wander through our Science Expo stalls and chat citizen science, frogs, fossils, medical research and more – even ask our scientists about their career paths. Ignite your students’ love for science by giving them the rare opportunity to touch base with real-life scientists, undertake experiments and get hands-on with cutting-edge innovations.

Where: First Nations Gallery (Level Upper Ground), Australian Museum

Capacity: 120 students per session

Interactive STEM Workshops

Explore the Cadi Jam Ora Garden and learn about cultural practices and knowledge that have protected species for generations. In this guided walk, led by a First Nations educator, students will tour the garden to explore different natural resources used by Aboriginal people of the Sydney region.

Where: Cadi Jam Ora Garden, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Capacity: 30 students per session

Examine a range of plants from local environments, observe the adaptations that allow them to grow and survive. In research teams, conduct scientific fieldwork, fine tune observational skills and record features of plants.

Where: Solander Garden, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Capacity: 30 students per session

Our world is heating up, but we can all help make places that are good to live in. What would you choose to have in a city, town or farm that would make life better? There are lots of ways to tackle climate change and create nature-filled, clean and wonderful places. Come join this hands-on, playful session to get your ideas sparking. Presented by the Climate Solutions Centre, Australian Museum.

Where: Patricia McDonald Education Rooms (Level Lower Ground), Australian Museum

Capacity: 30 students per session

Led by a Museum First Nations educator, students will learn about native plants from around New South Wales and other parts of Australia, the uses of these plants and the cultural significance they have to First Nations Peoples. Students will learn about different weaving techniques used to make baskets, nets and carriers, and will engage in hands on activities and games that introduce the skill and complex knowledge of this traditional practice. Students will take home the woven bracelet they make during the session.

Where: Burra (Level 2), Australian Museum

Capacity: 30 students per session

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Self-guided experience

Guide your students through either a gallery at the Australian Museum or try your hand at nature journaling at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to discover nature up close.

Teachers will be allocated an explore session at only one venue, depending on which group rotation they are placed in. Optional teacher resources will be available to assist your students, including nature journaling activities in the Garden and engaging ways to interact with one of four nature exhibits at the Australian Museum, including the 2023 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

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