Biology Technicians Course RM298 / D104

This practical biology course will explore a range of biology topics and the practicals that can help support students' learning. Covering such topics as plants, microscopy, enzymes, cells, microbiology, photosynthesis, transpiration, enzymes and molecular biology. There will be a mixture of live demonstrations.

We are running 3 courses for Technicians and offering a 3 for 2 price - please email sussex-surreySLP@downlands.org to be booked onto all 3 courses for the price of 2 courses

Biology for Technicians - 21st February

Chemistry for Technicians - 28th March

Physics for Technicians - 9th May

We are holding it at Wakehurst place near Haywards Heath, where you will also have a talk from one of their scientist and an opportunity to walk around the grounds

Introduction to Wakehurst

Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in the heart of Sussex, is home to the Millennium Seed Bank, over 500 acres of diverse landscapes and plants from across the globe.

Their mission at RBG Kew is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth, and our schools learning programme has a key role to play in this. A living laboratory and a site of globally-significant plant science, Wakehurst is the perfect place for curious minds and hands-on learning, where pupils are able to explore the largest wild plant seed bank in the world and see ex situ conservation and Kew scientists in action.

Their learning programme welcomes pupils of all ages, abilities and learning needs. From early years to key stage 5 and beyond, Wakehurst is the perfect outdoor classroom.

Agenda:

10.00 - 10.45 - Enzymes 

10.45 - 11.30 - Cells and Microscopes

11.30 - 11.45 - Coffee

11.45 - 12.30 - Plants (Photosynthesis and transpiration)

12.30 - 1.15 - Lunch

1.15 - 2.00 - Talk and tour of  Wakehurst