Learn about the incredible journey from seed to flower. Handle a variety of interesting seeds and find out what a seed needs to grow successfully though games and drama exercises. See the amazing diversity of flowers and plant your own seed to take back home.
Availability
This workshop is available year round, but is best from April to September.
Children will
- Visit several areas of the Botanic Garden
- Plant a seed to take home
- Look at a variety of seeds and flowers
- Learn what seeds need to grow
- Learn about the parts of a flowering plant
Curriculum links
ELG: The Natural World:
- Explore the natural world around them, making observations and drawing pictures
of animals and plants. - Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around
them, including the seasons and changing states of matter.
ELG: Listening, Attention and Understanding
- Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions,
comments and actions when being read to and during whole class discussions
and small group interactions. - Make comments about what they have heard and ask questions to clarify their
understanding. - Hold conversation when engaged in back-and-forth exchanges with their
teacher and peers.
Complementary self led activities
If you are looking for ideas of activities to self-lead in the Garden after your workshop ends, we recommend: