AS/A2 programme – Conservation themed day
In this visit, AS/A2 students have the opportunity to experience in-situ and ex-situ conservation in action.
Millennium Seed Bank Building and Parterres
Overview
- Length: One day – 2 sessions of 2 hours
- Group size: 20 students (maximum)
- Minimum supervision required: 1 adult per 10 students
- Programme cost: Part of a full day programme, fee starts at £180. See our detailed pricing plan for more information
Activity options
The day consists of visit to Kew's Millennium Seed Bank and a complementary activity from the list below.
- Practical session studying woodland management – coppicing.
- A guided walk around Wakehurst to see a variety of in and ex-situ projects in action.
- Biotechnology in the service of conservation – a practical exercise using DNA profiling as a tool to enforce the CITES regulations.
- Micropropogation - a session exploring the uses of micropropogation to conserve endangered species and a cloning practical.
- Seed practical workshop – a session using some of the protocols used by the Seed Bank for the drying and germination of seeds and the effect of aging on longevity.
- Classification – principles of taxonomy and naming of plants with practical activities.
Learning outcomes
School visits at Wakehurst support and enhance the curriculum offered in schools and colleges. We aim to give students opportunities that are difficult or impossible to create in the school or college environment.
As teachers ourselves, we design our sessions to match the learning outcomes in the National Curriculum.
For this option, the visit is tailored to meet the needs of your students. Learning outcomes will be agreed at a planning meeting prior to your visit.
Links with the AS/A2 level curriculum
The specification for exam boards vary. When you book a school visit at Wakehurst, let us know which exam board you are using and we will work with you to tailor the session for your students.
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A typical day at Wakehurst is made up of two activities of approximately 1.5 - 2 hours each, one in the morning and one after lunch. We also offer a number of activity days, designed around a theme. Once you've selected a combination of activities your group, you can make a school booking to visit Wakehurst by filling in our online form.
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