The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, goes in search of the next Darwin

By Angela McFarlane

Issue 107 | Page 21 | Published Mar 2009

Description

Angela explains how Kew is encouraging primary school children to explore Darwin's big ideas and take part in real science research through the Great Plant Hunt project.

More from this issue

Focus on... Darwin's legacy

The world is celebrating Charles Darwin's anniversary in 2009, so why was he so important to science? For his original ideas on evolution,...

Jan 2009
Journal Article

Darwin in Chile

Alan explores the ideas that began to shape Darwin's theories as he sailed up the west coast of South America on his way to the Galapagos...

Jan 2009
Journal Article

Are snails adapting?

Cally describes how young children can become involved in a large-scale investigation of adaptation in snails.

Jan 2009
Journal Article
Show more

Become a Member

The interest of young people in science is developed by inspiring and knowledgeable teachers and technicians.

Support our mission to promote excellence in science teaching and learning by becoming a member.

BECOME A MEMBER