Eden Project Live Learning

Join the team as we explore the Tropical Rainforest! We’ll be finding out how plants cope with this extreme environment by delving into their ingenious adaptations and sharing stories of their interdependence. 

Suitable for KS1 and 2.

Learning outcomes

• Locate the world’s Tropical Rainforests, and describe what conditions are like there.
• Identify plant adaptations to this environment.
• Describe examples of interdependence between animals and plants in the Tropical Rainforest. 

Curriculum links

KS1 Science 

• living things are suited to their habitats 
• habitats provide the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other. 
• plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy 

Lower KS2 Science 

• the functions of different parts of flowering plants 
• the requirements of plants for life and growth 

Upper KS2 Science 

• plants are adapted to suit their environment  

KS2 Geography 

• use of maps to identify the position of the world’s Tropical Rainforests, the equator and the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. 
• physical geography – comparing climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts in a region of Europe and South America

The team return for part 2 of our ecosystem series. This time we dive into the Mediterranean Biome. We’ll be finding out about the challenges of this environment and the adaptations that help plants survive here. 

Finally, we’ll wrap things up by contrasting the plant adaptations encountered across the Tropical Rainforest and Mediterranean Biomes. 

Suitable for KS1 and 2. 

Learning outcomes

• Locate the regions of the world with a Mediterranean climate and describe what conditions are like there.
• Identify plant adaptations to this environment.
• Compare and contrast plant adaptations suitable for the Tropical Rainforest and Mediterranean Biome.

Curriculum links

KS1 Science 

• living things are suited to their habitats 
• habitats provide the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other 
• plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy 

Lower KS2 Science 

• the functions of different parts of flowering plants 
• the requirements of plants for life and growth 

Upper KS2 Science 

• plants are adapted to suit their environment  

KS2 Geography 

• use of maps to identify the position of regions of the world that have a Mediterranean climate. 
• physical geography – comparing climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts in a region of Europe and South America 

In celebration of National Poetry Day and Harvest we visit Eden’s outdoor global garden.   

With the help of Eden’s green team, we’ll harvest our seasonal produce live on air. Which of nature's bounties will we unearth? 

Along the way we’ll also share our love for growing, quiz your learners’ plant knowledge and of course answer their green fingered questions! 

Finally, we’ll conclude the session by challenging your learners to create their own haikus, inspired by our harvest! 

Suitable for KS1 and 2. 

Learning outcomes

• Discuss how the seasons impact the process of growing and harvesting food.
• Identify common UK grown food plants.
• Write a haiku inspired by nature, seasons and seasonal produce. 

Curriculum links

Year 1 Writing- Composition 

• sequence sentences to form short [poetic] narratives 

Year 2 Writing- Composition 

• write poetry 

Year 3 and 4 Writing- Composition 

• Build an increasing range of sentence [and narrative] structures 

Year 5 and 6 Writing- Composition 

• Select appropriate vocabulary, understanding how their choices can enhance meaning 

KS1 and 2 Science 

• structure and function of flowering plants 
• requirements of plants for life and growth 

KS1 Geography 

• Identify seasonal weather patterns in the UK and the impact that these have on food production 

KS2 Geography 

• food production and land use

The story of Eden Project’s Crazy Chef and their delicious Global Cake is one as old as time itself! (well, nearly).

Join us in a race against the clock to solve the clues, collect the ingredients and explore our connections to people and places across the planet. As we explore, we’ll also discuss themes such as Fairtrade, food miles, packaging and diet. 

And your reward? The closely guarded secret recipe itself! 

Suitable for KS2

Learning outcomes

• Investigate everyday plants; their uses and geographical origins.
• Discover our connections to people and places around the world through the food we eat.
• Use mapwork skills and coordinates to plot a route around the Eden site.  

Curriculum links

KS2 Geography 

• use mapping to locate countries across the world 
• use grid references 
• trade links and the distribution of natural resources (food) 

KS2 Citizenship 

• Preparing to play an active role as citizen

Part 1 of 2 

It’s that time of year when world leaders get together to discuss progress on addressing Climate Change and make plans for future action. 

But, what is climate change, why is it happening, and what action can we take?? 

In this 2-part livestream, your learners are challenged to decode the riddles and guide our team around the site, discovering what Eden is doing to reduce its own carbon emissions. 

Along, the way we’ll discuss actions they can take in their own lives as well as collect the tokens required to unlock the secret to Eden Project’s climate culture. 

Suitable for KS2. 

Learning outcomes

• Explain what climate change is and why it’s happening
• Discuss the idea of a ‘carbon footprint’ and discover what Eden is doing to reduce its own carbon footprint
• Suggest actions we can all take at school and home to reduce our own carbon footprints. 

Curriculum links

KS2 Geography

• land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, and water 

KS2 Science

• environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things 

KS2 Citizenship

• Preparing to play an active role as citizens

Part 1 of 2 

It’s that time of year when world leaders get together to discuss progress on addressing Climate Change and make plans for future action. 

But, what is climate change, why is it happening, and what action can we take?? 

In this 2-part livestream, your learners are challenged to decode the riddles and guide our team around the site, discovering what Eden is doing to reduce its own carbon emissions. 

Along, the way we’ll discuss actions they can take in their own lives as well as collect the tokens required to unlock the secret to Eden Project’s climate culture. 

Suitable for KS2. 

Learning outcomes

• Explain what climate change is and why it’s happening
• Discuss the idea of a ‘carbon footprint’ and discover what Eden is doing to reduce its own carbon footprint
• Suggest actions we can all take at school and home to reduce our own carbon footprints. 

Curriculum links

KS2 Geography

• land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, and water 

KS2 Science

• environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things 

KS2 Citizenship

• Preparing to play an active role as citizens

It doesn’t matter where you live in the world, we are all connected to Tropical Rainforests.   

This year, as part of POP26*, we take a spotlight to these incredible, but threatened, ecosystems.

We’ll take your learners on the trail of our iconic tropical plant life, highlighting our personal connections to these plants as well as the contribution these forests make to creating a liveable climate on planet Earth.   

Finally, we consider some simple ways in which we can all play a part in Tropical Rainforest conservation -wherever we live.  

Join us for what will be an interactive session – bursting with plant stories, awe and wonder and, of course, opportunities to interact with our in-house experts! 

Suitable for KS1 and 2. 

*Protecting Our Planet Day (POP) is an annual, live-streamed event for schools brought to you by the UK’s European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO-UK) at STEM Learning and in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency.

Learning outcomes

• Describe where in the world we find Tropical Rainforests and what the conditions are like there.  
• Explain the reasons why Tropical Rainforest biodiversity is important and the link between the rainforest and the climate. 
• Consider how we can all be part of the solution when it comes to Tropical Rainforest conservation. 

Curriculum links

KS1 Science 

• the structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees 

KS2 Science 

• environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things 

KS2 Citizenship 

• Preparing to play an active role as citizens 

KS2 Geography

• land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources 
• use of maps to identify the position of the world’s Tropical Rainforests, the equator and the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn 

Leading up to Christmas, we are incentivised to shop at an alarming rate, but why does it matter what we buy and how can we make decisions that are better for the environment and for people? 

Join us live in the Eden shop, as we use the products on our shelves to find out the answers to these questions. 

We’ll then challenge your learners to go away and design their own product to sell at Eden – aligned to our buying policy of course! 

Finally, learners will be invited to share their idea with the Live Learning Community in our online gallery. 

Learning outcomes

• Discuss sustainability within a practical context, using real-world products. 
• Create a product that fulfils our sustainable retail policy.  
• Evaluate the product against the design criteria.

Curriculum links

KS2 Design Technology  

• the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups 
• generate, develop, model and communicate ideas through discussion and annotated sketches 
• evaluate ideas and products against design criteria 

KS2 Citizenship 

• Preparing to play an active role as citizens 

KS2 Geography

• land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources 

Join us for our first ever Eden Project Live Learning craft-along!   

To celebrate the end of term and the Christmas season your learners are invited to craft-along with us and create their own fragrance-infused tree decoration. 

As we craft, we’ll discover the stories behind some of the most popular Christmas spices and meet the plants they are sourced from. 

Expect special guests, trademark Eden magic, a wish for the future and an element of end of term chaos! 

Suitable for KS1 and 2. 

Learning outcomes

• Complete a practical task using a variety of methods, materials and equipment. 
•  Work creatively to personalise their decorations and Christmas wish. 
• Identify how several important spices are grown and processed. 

Curriculum links

KS1 and 2 History 

• how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world 
• lives of significant individuals in the past (Christopher Columbus) 

KS1 and 2 Design Technology 

• use a range of tools, equipment, materials and components to perform practical tasks 
• Where food comes from (including how it is grown and processed) 

KS2 Citizenship 

• Preparing to play an active role as citizens 

KS2 Geography

• trade links, and the distribution of natural resources (food) 

Two days before the livestream, we’ll send you a link to a page on our website where you’ll view it. We use a YouTube video player embedded into this page, so you’ll need to check with your IT technician or broadband provider that you have access to YouTube.

Scan the QR code below the livestream to access Mentimeter.

You can interact with us through this panel – taking part in a mixture of quizzes, polls and Q&A’s. 

Please check you have access to Mentimeter– your IT Technician or your broadband provider will be able to check this for you. 

Yes, you can! Simply expand the window by clicking on the icon at the bottom right of the YouTube stream window. 

You can scan the QR code on a separate device (e.g. a tablet or phone) and access Mentimeter from that device, enabling you to watch in full screen the entire time. 

Our presenters are qualified and experienced teachers. All learner questions and comments go through a moderation process before being shared with the audience. 

Yes! All previous livestreams will be available to view on this webpage.