The Great Seed Adventure

Have you ever wondered how a tiny seed can grow into a tomato plant, a giant sunflower or even a forest?

Join us for The Great Seed Adventure, a hands-on National Science Week event where students, families and our local preschool community will investigate the amazing science hidden inside seeds.

The day will begin with a visit from a volunteer from the Byron Hinterland Seed Savers, who will help students explore our school garden and discover which plants can be grown to provide food for our community collection box and school cooking activities. Students will help sort seeds, plant seedlings and share ideas about what should be included in our growing school garden.

We are also hoping to work with a local Aboriginal community representative to share Indigenous knowledge about caring for Country, native plants and the connections between people and the environment. This will provide students with an opportunity to learn how First Nations peoples have cared for and learned from the land for thousands of years.

Throughout the day, students will rotate through a series of exciting science activities:

Seed Bomb Creations
Create seed bombs using clay, soil and seeds while learning what plants need to grow and how seeds travel through the environment.

Plant Life Cycle Challenge
Discover how a seed becomes a plant by sequencing life cycle stages and creating clay models of flowers and plants.

Bee Hotel Investigation
Become a pollinator detective by observing our school bee hotel, recording bee activity and exploring how pollinators help plants grow and produce seeds.

Students will work in mixed-age groups, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving and shared learning. Along the way, they will learn about biodiversity, sustainability, food production and the important role seeds play in supporting life on Earth.

By the end of the adventure, students will discover that even the smallest seed can have a big impact on our environment, our community and our future.