Karin Davidson-Taylor
kdavidsontaylor@rbg.ca
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Road
WestBurlington, Ontario, Canada
L7T 4H4Canada
Education: Grade(s): 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Sciences
Program Description
The Wollemi pine lived 60 - to 100 million years ago and was believed to have died out with the dinosaurs. Discover the world's rarest tree and the efforts to bring it back from the edge of extinction. How does this tree relate to modern plants and other "living fossils?" Investigate what lessons the Wollemi might have for other species on the threshold of extinction, like many North American Species-at-Risk (SAR) that make Royal Botanical Gardens their home.
Program Format
1. We examine which dinosaurs roamed the earth 100 million years ago and what plants were around then.2. We explore how the Wollemi pine was discovered and the environment in which it was found. 3. We examine the normal and not-so-normal characteristics of the Wollemi pine.4. We explore the time line of plants in particular the evolution of the Wollemi pine from the early Triassic Period to now.5. We discuss the conservation methods used with the Wollemi pine and the connection to efforts RBG is taking to restoring species-at-risk.
Objectives
The participant will:- explore how the Wollemi pine was discovered- examine the evolution of the Wollemi pine- compare plants then to plants now- engage in a discussion about human impacts on plants and the value of conserving them- develop an appreciation of the impact, positive and negative, we have on the world around us
National Standards to which this program aligns
NS.9-12.3: Life SciencesAs a result of activities in Grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of:Biological evolutionThe behaviour of organismsNS.9-12.5: Science in Personal and Social PerspectivesAs a result of activities in Grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of:Natural resourcesNatural and human induced hazards
State Standards to which this program aligns
OntarioGrade 6: Diversity of Living ThingsGrade 11 (SBI3U): Diversity of Living ThingsPlants: Anatomy, Growth and FunctionsGrade 12 (SBI4U): EvolutionAlberta:Grade 9: Biological DiversityBiology 30:Change in Population and Communities
Program Length
45-60 minutes with time for questions; longer session for senior students
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $125.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
$125 USD for American and other international schools$125 CDN for Canadian schoolsFull payment is expected from the participating school(s) within 30 days of the presentation.Program price is for groups of 35 students or less. A surcharge will be applied for larger groups.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made by telephone/ email at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled program.The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.Programs are allowed a rescheduling date.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) broadcasts over IP. Connecting sites using ISDN are responsible for their own bridging.Schools are required to dial in at a minimum of 384 kbps.Schools are required to make a connection test call at least 24 hours in advance of the program, especially if this is the first time a school is connecting.
kdavidsontaylor@rbg.ca
Royal Botanical Gardens
680 Plains Road
WestBurlington, Ontario, Canada
L7T 4H4Canada
Education: Grade(s): 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Sciences
Program Description
The Wollemi pine lived 60 - to 100 million years ago and was believed to have died out with the dinosaurs. Discover the world's rarest tree and the efforts to bring it back from the edge of extinction. How does this tree relate to modern plants and other "living fossils?" Investigate what lessons the Wollemi might have for other species on the threshold of extinction, like many North American Species-at-Risk (SAR) that make Royal Botanical Gardens their home.
Program Format
1. We examine which dinosaurs roamed the earth 100 million years ago and what plants were around then.2. We explore how the Wollemi pine was discovered and the environment in which it was found. 3. We examine the normal and not-so-normal characteristics of the Wollemi pine.4. We explore the time line of plants in particular the evolution of the Wollemi pine from the early Triassic Period to now.5. We discuss the conservation methods used with the Wollemi pine and the connection to efforts RBG is taking to restoring species-at-risk.
Objectives
The participant will:- explore how the Wollemi pine was discovered- examine the evolution of the Wollemi pine- compare plants then to plants now- engage in a discussion about human impacts on plants and the value of conserving them- develop an appreciation of the impact, positive and negative, we have on the world around us
National Standards to which this program aligns
NS.9-12.3: Life SciencesAs a result of activities in Grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of:Biological evolutionThe behaviour of organismsNS.9-12.5: Science in Personal and Social PerspectivesAs a result of activities in Grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of:Natural resourcesNatural and human induced hazards
State Standards to which this program aligns
OntarioGrade 6: Diversity of Living ThingsGrade 11 (SBI3U): Diversity of Living ThingsPlants: Anatomy, Growth and FunctionsGrade 12 (SBI4U): EvolutionAlberta:Grade 9: Biological DiversityBiology 30:Change in Population and Communities
Program Length
45-60 minutes with time for questions; longer session for senior students
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $125.00
Premium Members enjoy many additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge
Program Fee Notes
$125 USD for American and other international schools$125 CDN for Canadian schoolsFull payment is expected from the participating school(s) within 30 days of the presentation.Program price is for groups of 35 students or less. A surcharge will be applied for larger groups.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made by telephone/ email at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled program.The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice.Programs are allowed a rescheduling date.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) broadcasts over IP. Connecting sites using ISDN are responsible for their own bridging.Schools are required to dial in at a minimum of 384 kbps.Schools are required to make a connection test call at least 24 hours in advance of the program, especially if this is the first time a school is connecting.