KS 3 Challenges

What is a plant hunter? Pupils will find out about plant hunters travelling the globe, then plan what they would take with them on a plant hunting expedition.

Why are two in five of the world’s plants threatened with extinction? Pupils will learn about dangers facing plants, then create a film to raise awareness of these issues.

Why are two in five of the world’s plants threatened with extinction? Pupils will learn about dangers facing plants, then design a comic strip to raise awareness of these issues.

How do plants contribute to a healthy diet? Pupils will learn about edible plants, then design a leaflet educating people on the health benefits of eating more plants.

How can plants transform landscapes? Pupils will discover how Sir Arthur Hill used plants to turn WW1 war cemeteries into places for remembrance, then design their own proposal to transform a neglected space using plants.

Could fungi be a useful addition to a Mars mission? Pupils will discover which species of fungi are helpful and which are harmful, then create a poster with reasons for or against bringing fungi on a mission to Mars.

What are the causes of global hunger? Pupils will learn about UN Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero hunger, then deliver a presentation about what they think is the most important thing we can do to end hunger across the world.

How can we protect endangered species? Pupils will learn about UN Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on land, then deliver a presentation outlining what they think is the most important thing we can do to end biodiversity loss.