Key Stage 4 sessions
Our Key Stage 4 sessions are aimed at pupils studying for the Biology and Geography curricula at GCSE level (OCR, AQA, Edexcel) and BTEC. Pupils, through scientific based inquiry, investigate and explore core topics and use relevant Kew research to illustrate key concepts.
Overview
Our Key Stage 4 sessions are taught by experienced teachers in groups of 15 pupils. The sessions last 45 or 90 minutes. Check session curriculum links for exam board information.
Browse our 90 minute sessions
90 minutes
KS4 Biology: Evolution and adaptation
Explore the theory of natural selection and how plants have evolved.
90 minutes
KS4 Biology: Nutrient cycles and decomposition
How are carbon and water cycled through our natural systems and what can affect this process?
90 minutes
KS4 Biology: Photosynthesis and gas exchange
How does a plant’s environment affect how it is adapted for photosynthesis and gas exchange?
90 minutes
KS4 Biology: Plant pathogens, pests and diseases
What pathogens affect plants and how are they spread? What can we do to reduce or prevent these threats?
90 minutes
KS4 Carbon & Climate Change
Understand why the changing carbon cycle is an opportunity as well as a driver of rapid climate change.
90 minutes
KS4 Field studies
Why is fieldwork important? Pupils will learn the rationale behind different field study techniques and can practice these techniques in our Natural Area.
90 minutes
KS4 Food security
What are the factors contributing to the issue of food security and how can we deal with them?
90 minutes
KS4 Geography - ecosystems: Rainforest
The rainforest is one of the most biodiverse and fragile ecosystems on the planet. What are the characteristics of a rainforest ecosystem? Why are our rainforests so vulnerable?
90 minutes
KS4 Kew's grand designs
Explore the magnificent buildings at Kew, and consider what they contain and why.
Browse our 45 minute sessions
45 minutes
KS4 Geography - ecosystems: Desert
Our world is made up of many ecosystems with a range of distinctive characteristics. What defines a desert ecosystem and why are deserts important?
