Key Stage 3 programme at Kew Gardens
School visits at Kew Gardens are taught by experienced and enthusiastic Kew Teachers, most of whom are qualified teachers. The Key Stage 3 programme has been developed to align with the National Curriculum and the QCA/DfE schemes of work.
Many Key Stage 3 workshops are held in classroom spaces inside Museum No. 1.
Basic visit package
Our basic visit package starts at £80 and includes entry for students and education staff, a reservation in the Munch Box (our indoor schools-only dining area), a meet-and-greet at Victoria Gate and a teacher's information pack. Book now
Enhance your visit
Browse our activity tour and workshop options below.
1. Field studies - Ecology - we apologise that this is not available until the beginning of May 2013
Students learn skills in biotic sampling techniques, including using quadrats and transect lines, pond dipping, grass sweeping and basic population studies. The duration of this session is 90 minutes.
2. Activity tour - Economic botany
Students learn about important relationships between plants and people. The duration of this session is 45 minutes.
3. Activity tour - Maths in the environment
Maths goes outdoors! Students use several different estimation, calculation and measurement techniques to find the height of trees, age of trees, population numbers and other parameters. This programme is especially suitable for students who struggle in maths. The duration of this session is 45 minutes.
4. Activity tour - Plant adaptations to the environment
Students explore the Princess of Wales Conservatory and learn more about the climate and plants of wet tropics, dry tropics and aquatic environments.They also learn to recognise the special adaptations which allow plants to thrive in arid or wet environments, low-nutrient soil and water. Choose between the 45 minute activity tour and the 90 minute extended activity tour.
5. Activity tour and optional workshop - Plants and people of the rainforest
Students explore Kew's indoor rainforest, located in the Palm House. They learn about the unique climate and plants of the wet tropics. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between people and the rainforest and the threats facing the world's rainforests. Choose between the 45 minute activity tour and the 90 minute activity tour and workshop.
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