Teachers can choose from a wide range of topics in biology, the expressive arts, and geography. For further information, you can download our complete schools programme from the 'Downloads' box to the right.
Booking
To make a booking, please contact the Education department via our enquiry form (select ‘Education'), or telephone our schools booking line on 0131 248 1040. We are always happy to welcome pupils with special needs, and can tailor the activities in any of the programmes for mixed groups.
Topics for 5-14 Level, and Curriculum for Excellence
BACK FOR 2009!
Expedition China!, April 2009
Full day and half day programmes for Primary, S1 and S2
Celebrating the links between Scotland and China, this is a new cross-curricular programme for upper primary and lower secondary school pupils. It makes use of the magnificent special collections of Chinese plants growing at RBGE to introduce pupils to the culture, language and natural environment of China. Includes a tour of the Garden and practical activities. Early booking is advised as spaces are limited.
Biology Courses
World of Plants Standard Grade S3-4
Year round, 10.00am - 2.00pm, £3.25 per pupil
World of Plants Education Pack (reusable): £15.00
This programme is designed to cover the requirements of the ‘Introducing Plants' and ‘Growing Plants' topics within the Standard Grade Biology Curriculum. Accompanied by pre-visit lesson-plan, worksheets and DVD, it includes a practical workshop and self-guided Glasshouse tour.
Intermediate 1: Growing Plants Unit S3-5
September to Easter, 10.00am - 12.30pm, £3.25 per pupil
A behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Garden and Nursery to familiarise students with the propagation and cultivation of plants. We aim to stress the relevance of this unit to horticultural careers.
Plant Adaptation Higher S5
September to Easter, 10.00am - 1.00pm, £3.25 per pupil
This two-part programme is based on Unit 2: Genetics and Adaptation. It involves a practical workshop carrying out experiments from the Higher Biology Syllabus and a guided tour of the Glasshouses focusing on hydrophytes and xerophytes. Follow-up work is provided and the practical can be written up for assessment.
Advanced Higher Biology S6
September to Easter, £3.25 per pupil
We can offer a number of possible topics from the Advanced Higher Syllabus such as issues with invasive plants or electron microscopy. Please contact the Education Administrator to discuss your needs.
Art Courses
Standard Grade or Higher
All school year, 10.00am - 2.00pm, £4.50 per pupil + £25.00 materials charge
We offer workshops for students at both Standard Grade and Higher in visual arts. We can offer support in the development of design ideas or preparing a portfolio. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Geography Courses
Rainforest Plants and People S1-2
Autumn to Easter, 10am-1pm, £3.25 per pupil
Tropical rainforests are the richest ecosystems on Earth. They are also home to many peoples around the world. Find out about indigenous use of plants, about how we in the west use these resources and investigate ways of managing them.
