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This seven and a half minute video segment from Catalyst emphasises the importance of collections in science. The Royal Botanic Gardens is the oldest scientific research organisation in Australia. The history of the gardens is outlined up to its current status as the home to almost 9,000 different species of plants. Paul Willis takes a guided tour with the previous Director of the Gardens, Tim Entwistle, to find out how their work continues to make a contribution to our scientific heritage.

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Educational value

This is an excellent resource for year 7 science students who are studying classification in Science Understanding and also learning about Science as a Human Endeavour from the Australian Curriculum.

Year level

7; 8

Topics Plant structure and function Classification Evidence Observations (Data) Taxonomic rank Paradigms

Learning area

Science

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Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
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Contributor

Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
Description: author

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: Data contributor

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
Description: Data manager
Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

Publisher

Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Description: Publisher

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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