Botanical Brainteasers

Teacher Guided

Suitable for yrs 4–12
Duration: one hour

Take on the challenge! Discover for yourself amazing facts about Australian flora.
Students learn to estimate the age of a bottlebrush by counting its fruit, guess how many Gymea lilies will grow from a single clump, and think about ways to catch seeds from exploding fruit.

Use the booklet for a self-guided walk along the ANBG Garden's main path. Teacher notes include the Aussie Survivor booklet as well as explanations, answers, and ideas for extension work when you are back at school.

Resources

Download 'Botanical Brainteasers' (teachers notes PDF - 332 KB)
Download 'Botanical Brainteasers' (students booklet PDF - 622 KB)
If you are unable to access these documents, please contact education@anbg.gov.au