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RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2013

RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2013

The shortlist of 20 plants going through the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year competition have been chosen by committee members and curatorial staff.  Low temperatures and a lack of sunsh...


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Awards for 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show read more
Hozelock Wins Chelsea Accolade read more
Chelsea Medal for George Preston Florist with 'Silver Flora' Win by Siobhan Hughes
Chelsea 2013 Product of the Year Shortlist Revealed read more
GCG Launches Apprenticeship Scheme in UK read more
Irish Plants for an Irish Climate - Paul Kirwan read more
The Sodshow Meets Margaret O’Farrell , Caítríona Redmond, Belle Norman and David Corscadden read more
Keelings' Launch Their Love To Grow Garden at Bloom 2013 read more
'Planting Design and Planting Plans' Workshop with Patricia Tyrrell read more
Appointment of Minister of State at Dept of Agriculture Overdue read more
Rare Flower to have Own Security at Chelsea Flower Show read more

RDS Science Live - The World Wild Web: Maintaining the Balance

What is a food web? And what would happen if one of the animals in a particular food web became extinct? This workshop is designed to educate students about food chains and food webs; as well as their importance in ecosystem functioning and survival. This workshop encourages students to think for themselves and form their own opinions on the conservation of wildlife, through the use of biofacts to illustrate the importance of conserving the components of food webs.

Relevance to the Curriculum: Senior Primary Aged 10-12

This demonstration lecture investigates many aspects of the primary science curriculum, especially those relating to the Living Things and Environmental Awareness course strands. This workshop will use practical, experiential and tactile learning.

Date: Tuesday October 09, 2012

Venue: Minerva Suite

Opening Hours:

First Session: 10.00am

Second Session: 12.00 noon

Admission:

€2.00 per student and advance booking is essential.

Maximum number of students per session: 40

Please see booking terms and conditions on www.rds.ie/sciencelive for further information.

Source: RDS - RDS Science Live - The World Wild Web: Maintaining the Balance