Key Stage 5 sessions
A level visits to Wakehurst are taught by experienced and enthusiastic Kew Teachers. These programmes are planned in detail and tailored to suit your A Level specifications.
Browse Key Stage 5 sessions
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2 hours
KS5 Applied Science, BTEC National Level 3: Science in the Workplace - Kew's Millennium Seed Bank
Students visit the world renowned Millennium Seed Bank to discover and experience work practices in a scientific establishment.
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Full day visit
KS5 Themed day: Art
Pupils will use creative approaches to develop and record ideas using our world class collections of native and exotic plants as inspiration.
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2 hours
KS5 Biology Conservation: Kew's Millennium Seed Bank
Students visit the renowned Millennium Seed Bank to discover its vital role in the worldwide conservation of plant biodiversity.
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Full day visit
KS5 Biology: Conservation themed day
At Wakehurst students will experience in situ and ex situ conservation in action.
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90 minutes - 2 hours
KS5 Biology: DNA profiling
Students apply the technique of DNA fingerprinting in a Customs and Excise investigation and will develop skills included in the Common Practical Assessment Criteria (CPAC).
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Full day visit
KS5 Biology: Ecology-themed course
Pupils will carry out ecological studies using conservation techniques, and will develop skills included in the Common Practical Assessment Criteria (CPAC). One or two day course.
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90 minutes - 2 hours
KS5 Biology: Micropropagation and cloning lab session
Students investigate asexual reproduction in conservation and mass propagation techniques. This biotechnology workshop is designed to enhance curriculum delivery.
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90 minutes - 2 hours
KS5 Biology: Microscopy and plant transport structures
Pupils get practice in microscope skills using our high quality microscopes and use these skills to identify plant transport structures. Students will develop the skills used in required practicals.
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2 hours
KS5 Biology: Photosynthesis (algal balls and TLC)
Students take a practical approach to photosynthesis which relates theory to practice. They will develop skills included in the Common Practical Assessment Criteria (CPAC).
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2 hours
KS5 Biology: Taxonomy (classification and nomenclature)
Pupils take a practical approach to the principles of classification using a wide variety of specimens including material from the Kew’s Herbarium.