Botanic Gardens Education and Resources

Dr. Suzanne Capillari discusses a project at Inbrook Botanic Garden aimed at improving science education in primary schools by collaborating with botanic gardens. The project focuses on stimulating critical thinking in children and includes activities that encourage them to develop their own ideas. It also addresses plant conservation, teaching children about rare plants and extinction. The project aims to reach as many teachers as possible, using a snowball effect to expand its reach. Workshops are being conducted in several countries, and resources are available online for global use.

What is the primary aim of the 'Plants Science and Gardens throughout Europe' project?

• To organize international botanic garden tours

• To conduct research on rare plants

• To improve science education at primary school level

• To create new botanic gardens across Europe

How does the project plan to integrate botanic garden visits into the school curriculum?

• By making them a crucial part of the curriculum

• By replacing traditional science classes

• By using them as a fun day out

• By making them optional weekend activities

What is one method the project uses to stimulate critical thinking in children?

• Providing lectures by experts

• Inviting children to develop their own ideas

• Giving children pre-written essays

• Focusing solely on memorization

Why is critical thinking important in the context of this project?

• It focuses on rote learning

• It allows children to skip classes

• It encourages children to develop their own knowledge

• It helps children memorize facts better

How does the project contribute to plant conservation education?

• By focusing on animal conservation

• By creating new plant species

• By teaching about rare and endangered plants

• By organizing plant sales

What is the project's approach to reaching more teachers?

• By sending newsletters

• By advertising on television

• By offering free online courses

• By using a snowball effect with teachers

In which countries have workshops been conducted as part of the project?

• In non-European countries

• Only in Austria and Italy

• In all participating countries

• Only in the UK

How can botanic gardens worldwide access the project's resources?

• By subscribing to a newsletter

• By visiting the UK

• By downloading from the project's website

• By attending international conferences

What is the website where the project's materials can be downloaded?

• www.plantscience.net

• www.plansca.net

• www.botanicgardens.org

• www.educationresources.com

What is the ultimate goal of making the project's resources available online?

• To create a new social media platform

• To limit access to European countries

• To inform botanic gardens globally

• To sell educational materials