Sally Ingham ‘The Plant Science Learning Hub, inspiring students and empowering educators’
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Thursday, 18 July 2024 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm
A fun and educational hub for educators and students
Sally, of ANBG, will take us behind the scenes to discover the fun, passion and expertise that went into designing, creating and launching the Plant Science Learning Hub.
Abstract
The Australian National Botanic Gardens has launched a new robust and engaging digital education platform, the Plant Science Learning Hub (learn.anbg.gov.au). The Plant Science Learning Hub encourages a culture of curiosity and empowers educators to confidently teach plant science and shape tomorrow's scientists. Developed by the Gardens' scientists, horticulturalists and educators, the Hub uses Australia's unique plants and stories to provide a complete learning journey through plant science, exploring topics from plant life cycles to ecosystems. The Hub uses experiential and inquiry-based learning techniques to provide students and educators with a robust suite of lesson plans, outdoor activities, videos, educator background notes and online interactive activities. In this talk, Education and Learning Coordinator Sally Ingham will take us behind the scenes to discover the fun, passion and expertise that went into designing, creating and launching the Plant Science Learning Hub.
Biography
Sally Ingham is passionate about science communication, the environment and working with children. Sally began her career at the Australian National Botanic Gardens and has worked in various roles, including inspiring students and families about Australian plants, Rangering, her dream role of developing the online Plant Science Learning Hub and now Education and Learning Coordinator. Sally loves knowing that her work is part of nurturing children’s love of nature and inspiring the next generation of scientists.
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Lunchtime talks are held at 12.30 pm every Thursday from February to November. Talks last for 1 hour. We welcome donations by gold coins, notes, or electronically. The Friends use donations received at each talk to support Gardens’ programs and development and we thank all those who have donated.
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