Learning at home
Learn about plant and fungal science from home with our resources.

Our curriculum-aligned resources for KS1 – KS5 are designed to keep pupils on track with their learning, at home or in the classroom.
Get stuck into our fun challenges. Download our powerpoints and be immersed in the world of plants and fungi with videos, games and challenges.
Pupils will need:
- a laptop or computer to follow the instructions
- a pen and paper to take part in the activities
- coloured pencils will be useful in the creative tasks.
KS1 activities
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KS1 Heroes and villains
What are fungi? Which fungi are harmful and which are useful?
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KS2 activities
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KS2 Battlefield botany
Learn how plants can transform spaces and commemorate people.
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KS2 Fun and games
What are the threats to temperate plants and how can we help?
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KS2 Kew the question
Think about food sustainability and how we can end world hunger.
KS3 activities
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KS3 Battlefield botany
Learn about how plants have been used in memorial spaces.
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KS4 and KS5 activities
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KS4 Kew the question
Take our challenge and think about ways to tackle world hunger.
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KS5 Kew the question
Learn about food security and think about ways we can produce food sustainably.
More resources
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Resource packs
Designed to support education sessions at Kew Gardens, our resource packs are free for teachers and parents to use.
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Fun things to do with your family
Get creative with our fun activities for children of primary school age.
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Create your own museum
Set up a museum at home using plant-based objects and inspire your family and friends.
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Family and Early years learning
Learn from home with our fun nature activities or sing along to a music session. Download seasonal trails to use in the Gardens with your children.
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