Botanic Garden and Attenborough Arboretum

KS4

KS4 taught programmes Half/full day
Art - Mixed media, plants and sculpture collection, pencil, charcoal, chalk, pastel, ink, clay. Full

Ecology Pyramids (biology) – trophic levels in an ecosystem. Small groups focus on a 5m x 5m area and construct pyramids of numbers and biomass.

Half

Ecosystems – measure abiotic environmental factors in our tropical, desert, and cold-climate glasshouses and in our temperate woodland and pond. Consider how the species are adapted to their environment. Collect species from the pond and construct a food web.

Full
Maths - Complete a series of practical real life maths tasks around the Botanic Garden. Full
Team Building - a variety of fun interactive activities both inside and outside. Can be adapted to fit the needs of your group.

Half or full

Botanica Workshop  – a simulation exercise based in a developing country. Students in groups take on citizen roles and consider whether this country should host an international sporting event. Presentations, debate, voting and linking to real life examples. Can also be delivered in school.
Half

  • Numbers: One or two classes depending on the programmes chosen.
  • Cost: Please visit our programme costs page.
  • Staffing: For safety and so the students get the most out of the activities we ask that you bring at least two adults per 15 students.
  • Time of year: Ecology Pyramids, Ecosystems, Classification March to October. Other programmes can be taught throughout the year.

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