Practical plant science and ecology for secondary schools NY260 / A16
Summary
Plant science and ecology can often be a frustrating topic with a perceived lack of activities and practicals that work. This 3 day course in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, will allow teachers and technicians to explore a diverse range of engaging activities and practicals to put into their schemes of work.
Day 1 of the course will be spent learning about plants to use in science lessons, with an opportunity to trail and evaluate a number of different plant science practicals.
Day 2 will be spent at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. Here you will learn field study techniques in a range of habitats including streams, ponds, woodland, grass and meadows. Advice will also be given on how to create habitats in your school environment.
Day 3 will explore horticulture practicals and plant crops as a context linking into the new GCSE specification. There will also be an opportunity to undertake planning activities to ensure practicals and skills are incorporated into your own work.
This is a residential course, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course. Course fees vary for participants outside the UK. Please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk for more information
Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- describe how to propagate and grow a range of plants for use in the science classroom.
- evaluate a range of plants science practice work for KS3, KS4 and KS5
- develop skills in ecology fieldwork, learning sampling techniques for a range of different habitats and confidence in the use of keys.
- explore how a variety of habitats can be created, developed and managed within the school grounds
- develop an action plan to put your learning into practice and develop your schemes of work
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical plant science and ecology for secondary schools - day 1 | 20 June 2017 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Practical plant science and ecology for secondary schools - day 2 | 21 June 2017 | 09:00-19:00 | National STEM Learning Centre |
| Practical plant science and ecology for secondary schools - day 3 | 22 June 2017 | 09:00-15:30 | National STEM Learning Centre |
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Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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