Key Stage 5 sessions
Our Key Stage 5 and post-compulsory sessions are aimed at pupils studying Biology and Geography at A and AS level (OCR, AQA, Edexcel), IB and BTEC courses. Pupils, through scientific based inquiry, investigate and explore core topics and use relevant local and global Kew research to illustrate key concepts.
Overview
Our Key Stage 5 sessions are taught by experienced teachers in groups of 15 pupils. We offer a half (1 session) or full day (2 sessions). Check session curriculum links for exam board information.
Browse our Key Stage 5 sessions
90 minutes
KS5 Biology: Carbon & Climate Change
Interpret how climate change threatens ecosystems and explore how fungal-plant relationships mitigate this with carbon sequestration.
90 minutes
KS5 Biology: Classification and taxonomy
Delve into the world of classification and discover how it influences our everyday lives.
90 minutes
KS5 Biology: Conservation and biodiversity
What is biodiversity and how does human activity affect it?
90 minutes
KS5 Biology: Energy and recycling in ecosystems
How does energy move through an ecosystem?
90 minutes
KS5 Biology: Evolution and adaptation
How have plants evolved and adapted to live in the extraordinary variety of habitats on Earth?
90 minutes
KS5 Biology: Photosynthesis and gas exchange
Uncover the inner workings of a plant and brush up on essential practical skills.
90 minutes
KS5 Field studies ll
Pupils discover the rationale behind field study techniques and get the opportunity to practice these skills in our Natural Area.
90 minutes
KS5 Geography: Carbon & Climate Change
Explore how human activity is causing changes to the carbon cycle and how we can adapt with the resources we have.
90 minutes
KS5 Geography: Ecosystems and climate change
How does climate change affect our ecosystems today and in the future?
90 minutes
KS5 Geography – globalisation: Rainforest
Explore the iconic Palm House and investigate globalisation.
90 minutes
KS5 Geography - rainforest: Water and carbon cycles
Discover the physical processes which control water and carbon cycles over time and delve into the role of the rainforest within them.