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The Great Plant Hunt is a primary school plant science learning initiative, developed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and funded by the Wellcome Trust.

Primary science resources kit boxes or 'Treasure Chests' developed by Kew, will be sent to every maintained primary school in the UK in Spring 2009. The box contents, containing teaching materials and seed processing equipment for every year group from 5-11, will enable children to experience the variation and adaptation characteristics of plants. UK children will also be invited to contribute seed to Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, supporting their research and conservation work.

All activities are linked to the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, with a focus on the science curriculum, but also offering cross-curricular opportunities.

Forming part of the Darwin 200 initiative, The Great Plant Hunt encourages primary school children to "follow in the footsteps" of Charles Darwin by going on nature walks in and around their school grounds. The aim is that children will find out more about plants, think about the roles plants play in peoples' lives, and in the process learn key scientific skills.

Schools do not need green space to participate in the project; local parks, churchyards, and the playground can be used. Many of the activities are completely classroom-based and will be supported with online resources including video and music from the Darwin Songs oratorio. Engagement may involve the whole school or just one class.

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