About This Lesson
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.
I found this an excellent resource that could inspire a variety of lessons and discussions. One aspect that is clearly identified is how we can try and prevent the extinction of plants by collecting seed samples etc. This could open discussions on different careers within Science or how we effect our environment. The actual task of identifying mystery seeds should keep the interest of the pupils and allow them to understand that the skills they are developing in the classroom are actually used by scientists.