The Buds is the product of many hours spent in the botanical gardens of Geneva and many hours spent with the trumpet vine. It’s about intrigue and perhaps the inextricable connectedness of everything and everyone.
This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in our Nature and School categories. The filmmaker has kindly allowed us to continue to show the film beyond the festival. Watch it below and download the accompanying educational resource for fun activities to use with your students.
Video Length: 3:25 mins
Film Description
The Buds is the product of many hours spent in the botanical gardens of Geneva and many hours spent with the trumpet vine. It’s about intrigue and perhaps the inextricable connectedness of everything and everyone.
Lesson Inspiration
This video explores the co-dependent relationships between insects and plants, particularly ants and the trumpet vine. It is an excellent example of making observations and asking questions to better understand the science around us.
Useful when:
Learning about co-dependent ecosystems and considering how scientists gather data and evidence to develop their knowledge and understanding.
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Year: 4, 6
Topics:
Biological Sciences – Ecosystems
Additional – Literacy, Personal and Social Capability.
Concepts (South Australia):
Biological Sciences – Interdependence and Ecosystems
Each resource is mapped to the Australian National Curriculum and contains hands-on activities for your students. Designed to engage and inspire, these resources demonstrate STEM careers and skills to your students, encouraging them to be curious thinkers, problem-solvers and contributing citizens within society.
