Description:

Students will be introduced to how our world is changing through climate change. They will learn about the difference between climate and weather and the role of greenhouse gases. Students will understand how a changing climate can impact plants and animals and make it difficult for them to survive.

They will explore the Garden and discover the many different climates and plants in the garden. In the Garden, students will learn about natural fibres and what it means to be sustainable. Together as a group, students will come up with ways they can make a positive difference in slowing down climate change.

Learning Objectives:

Children will:

• Understand the difference between climate and weather.
• Identify different climates around the garden.
• Learn about the ways in which our climate is changing.
• Know how greenhouse gases impact the planet.
• Understand why a changing climate makes it difficult for plants and animals to survive.
• Learn about the role that plants play in slowing down a changing climate.
• Understand that we can all play a role in helping protect our planet.
• Feel empowered to make small changes to help slow down climate change.

 

National Curriculum Links:

• Identifying differences, similarities, or changes related to scientific ideas and processes.
• Explore the requirements of plants for life and growth and how they vary from plant to plant.
• Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways.
• Recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things.
• Identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.
• Study and raise questions about their local environment throughout the year.
• Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences.
• Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.

 

Important Session Information:

Please be aware that schools’ sessions are usually either from 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm. We will create an itinerary for you based on the availability of our Chelsea Physic Garden educators.

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Alterations: during our busy period from March to July, we may not be able to accommodate changes to confirmed bookings. Schools remain liable to pay the relevant fees.