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Lower Key Stage 2 Workshops

Lower KS2 workshops (years 3 and 4) are for a maximum of 36 pupils, last two hours and are led by our expert staff and volunteers.

Amazing adaptations

Amazing adaptations

Rainforests, deserts and mountains - our Glasshouses have them all! Learn about amazing plant adaptations and meet some carnivorous plants.

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Around the world in a morning

Around the world in a morning

Journey around the Botanic Garden visiting plants from different biomes learning about the conditions they live in and how they thrive.

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A plant's life

A plant's life

Pupils become scientists for the day learning about the whole lifecycle of a flowering plant including pollination and seed dispersal.

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Growing words and natural art

Growing words and natural art

Discover poetry and stories inspired by plants in the Garden, write your own and create colourful artworks from natural materials.

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Plant families

Plant families

Learn that plants have families and have a go at identifying and grouping them in this interactive workshop, ideal for year 4.

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The plant hunters

The plant hunters

Learn about the amazing discoveries made by globe-trotting plant scientists on this problem-solving class adventure!

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Treasures of the rainforest

Treasures of the rainforest

Find out about the importance of the diverse rainforest habitat, where it occurs on the planet, and the plants that are found there.

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Key Stage 2 Resources

Key Stage 2 Resources

Resources suitable for pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
Book a learning visit

Book a learning visit

You can choose to arrange a visit with one of our Learning Officers or lead the day yourself.
Planning, prices and pre-visit information

Planning, prices and pre-visit information

Everything you need to know to plan an educational visit to the Garden.
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