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Introducing The Great Plant Hunt!

[ 07:04 ]

The Great Plant Hunt encourages children to explore the natural world and join other schools in the biggest ever school science project. Find out more and get the free resources for 5-11 year olds, www.greatplanthunt.org
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07:30

Darwin's Collectors
Plant Hunter Richard introduces the Collectors. Darwin was very interested in collecting and made collections, observations and recordings to document how plants and animals adapted to their surroundings. The 8 to 9 year old Collectors age group will do this too.
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08:37

Darwin's Thinkers
Plant Hunter Carly introduces the Thinkers. The 7 to 8 year olds are the Thinkers, learning how to think critically. They are encouraged to reflect on their findings and pool their ideas. The children will explore how we use plants and investigate how they grow successfully.
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10:54

Darwin's Detectives
Plant Hunter Moctar introduces the Plant Detectives. The 10 to 11 year old Plant Detectives will see how Kew scientists identified mystery seeds and then embark on their own detecting challenge. Their mission is to identify mystery solving this will combine observational evidence with creative thinking.
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02:40

Houston's Whitebeam
Finalist in the 2008 On Sight & Panasonic short film competition 'BRISTOL'S BEST KEPT SECRET' held at the 2008 Wildscreen Film Festival.

06:01

Celebrating The Great Plant Hunt
See what primary school children from all over the UK have been up to with The Great Plant Hunt since it launched in spring 09. For the free resources to take part yourself, visit www.greatplanthunt.org
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08:26

Darwin's Investigators
Plant Hunter Masego introduces the Investigators. The 9 to 10 year old Investigators will investigate seed dispersal and do a germination experiment. They will also be able to collect and prepare seed using the Mini Seed Bank.
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06:58

Darwin's Lookouts
Plant Hunter Fiona introduces the Lookouts. 5-6 year-olds are the 'Lookouts' - looking out for plants in the local environment and examining them carefully. They learn about plant parts and spot similarities and differences.
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02:59

What would you save?
While Kew's Kirstin Broome was up on the plinth in Trafalgar Square, raising awareness for the work of the Millennium Seed Bank, onlookers were asked what they would save.
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01:00

Tropical Carnivorous - Venus fly traps
These popular carnivorous plants from the Carolinas may be difficult to grow at home, but our expert unveils the secret to keeping them in excellent condition.
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05:15

Ospreys - Loch Garten
The RSPB's Richard Thaxton and Clare Wordley talk about the magnificent ospreys that return each year to Loch Garten.

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