Key Stage 4

We are able to customise a variety of programmes to meet individual needs and cross-curricular dimensions, making use of our unique living plant collections in the New Tropical Glasshouse, the Great Glasshouse, Systematics Garden, Wallace Genetics Garden, Apothecaries Hall, Woodlands and Organically farmed estate. 

Including:

•    Pollution Testing and indicator organisms.
•    Ecology field study
•    Genetics and evolution
•    Habitat Studies
                 Ponds, woodlands & meadows
•    Classification and Biodiversity
•    Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship

PLANTS IN ACTION

Bring the National Curriculum to life with living collections from around the world and hands-on activities covering the key areas of plant science, eg plant adaptations, pollination, germination. Experience plant biodiversity in our new Plant Families beds in the Double Walled Garden.

LIFE IN PONDS

Collect and identify fresh water animals and plants from the lakes and dipping pools. Use data-logging apparatus to investigate the habitats. Work in the Aqualab to construct food chains and webs and build up ecological pyramids. Conservation, biodiversity and the value of school ponds will also be considered.

EVERYDAY CHOICES

Use the National Botanic Garden to help pupils understand about sustainable development - the key issues of recycling, energy and waste disposal are covered as pupils follow a trail around the Garden. Pupils are encouraged to consider the choices we have made, and how their own choices can affect the future. This program has added value for schools following the Ecoschools Scheme.

TECHNOLOGY IN THE GARDEN

Explore the technology of the Garden. Study structures and forces at work along side the highly advanced computer controlled environmental systems, in the biggest single span glasshouse in the world.

GENETICS AT THE GARDEN

Use the living collections in the Wallace Garden to help pupils understand the key concepts of genetics, natural selection and selective breeding. This programme is available in the Summer Term and early Autumn Term only.

PLANTS AND HEALTH

Find out how people all over the world use plants to cure disease, and how plants prevent illness and promote good health. Explore the Physicians of Myddfai exhibition and Apothecary's Hall, then consider a modern dilemma which could affect us all.

SELF LED GROUP VISITS 

Art at the Garden
Come to the Garden and be inspired by nature, architecture, sculpture and history; order a Teachers' Art Pack and explore the possibilities of using the Garden as a basis for printing, collage and sculpture projects following a teacher-led visit.