Scientist for a Day - 2025

Description :

Hear stories from the Herbarium and learn about what the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria Science Team do in their work. 

Children will build on what they already know about plants and nature, and explore their properties more deeply. They will engage their senses as they explore, observe, describe, and compare things that they find in nature.

Students will

  • Use their senses to explore

  • Investigate what scientists who study plants do in their work

  • Investigate different plant shapes, sizes, textures, and where they grow

  • Go on a discovery walk

Key focuses

  • Science stories

  • Conservation

  • Observing, comparing, describing

Curriculum Links

All Early Childhood Programs support outcomes from the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework: Identity; Community; Wellbeing; Learning; Communication 

 

Teacher Resources

 

Scientist for a Day Teacher Resource

Time Action
Morning (10:15 to 11:45)
Afternoon (12:45 to 14:15)
  

Location

Melbourne Gardens
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Recommended year level

Early Childhood

Price

$17.00 Per Student

Notes

Minimum charge is 18 students per class. Maximum class size is 30 students.