Science

SCIENCE - CARNIVOROUS PLANTS

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A wonderful opportunity to discover an amazing group of plants, many of which are under threat from climate change and loss of habitat. These are the " carnivorous " plants of which there are some 350 species worldwide. Children are fascinated by these plants. Perhaps because they look so weird or perhaps because they eat things they find them utterly cool. Often children will " react " to these plants by treating them as a pet, even giving them names. All this grossness and strangeness make carnivorous plants an ideal attention-getting tool in the process of helping kids to think.

Our workshop begins with an illustrated talk about the evolution of the plants, their habitats and how they catch insects. The presentation raises the subject of habitat destruction and conservation issues. The talk could be given to the whole school or several classes together. Following the talk, individual workshop sessions begin and the teacher can choose from a range of subjects depending on the age of the children and which particular activities will link in with other work the children are doing. We offer a selection of activities covering lab experiments, independent research, demonstrations, debate, drawing, writing and model making. There are worksheets for the children, hand outs and teacher notes. Other topics which can be brought into the workshop include evolution, geography, climate, astronomy, computers, economics, politics, photography, carpentry, medicine, and entomology. In summary this workshop has much potential as a vehicle to promote interest and learning in many areas and can be utilised by teachers to stimulate the imagination and curiosity of their pupils.

A great book to study !

Click here to read article about the book. The article is entitled “ Attack of the Killer Cabbages “

Little Shop Of Horrors is a great crowd pulling musical and makes a brilliant high school production. Click here to read about the musical or here to read about the film

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Find out about different groups of plants, where they grow and how they catch their prey

Consider the effects of climate change, habitat destruction and conservation

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