Carbon Futures

On the 19th of May, 29 students attended the Royal Botanical Gardens Science Extension Program, Carbon Futures, accompanied by Ms Sarah Tonna and Ms Maria Lelekakis. 

The aim was to investigate carbon in the environment and how it relates to climate change. Students learned about the carbon cycle and the impacts of a changing climate on species survival. 

Through real-life examples, students examined how organisations are responding to climate change and were challenged to consider what they can do themselves at home and school. Students measured a tree to calculate its carbon content.

The second program focused on Wellbeing in Nature.

Student Reflections on the Day

On Monday the 19th of May I went to the Royal Botanical Gardens in the city. 

The morning started off with us exploring the small garden in the front. We were greeted by Kim, a ranger at the gardens. We were allowed to explore the different sustainable techniques used in this garden.

Later on we went to another garden to make pot puri. We used calico for the main bag itself and then added dried rose petals and lavender.

Thank you for organising this excursion, I had a wonderful time learning about carbon and how it makes our planet warmer. 

My favourite activity was making the scented bags with dried rose and lavender petals, because we got the opportunity to smell and look at different plants.

Kaiden Chan Yr 8

The Botanical Gardens was a blast! We has so much fun experiencing the beautiful human nature and it was a really great place to interact with the beautiful land we own. 

We learnt so much while we were there, it was amazing. We made Pot Puri bags where we put lavender into calico, then we tied it up to make a great smell. 

Later on we walked through the beautiful rainforest and observes all the sounds of nature, it was super relaxing and cool.