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Science and Plants for Schools: supporting science teaching in UK schools and colleges. Tweet us with any questions you have about teaching plant science!

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🚨Newsletter🚨 In this edition of the #newsletter we bring you: 🌱A resource on variation in plants 🧑‍🔬News of a new CPD course with @STEMLearningUK 🔬SAPS at @theASE AC'26 📚Plant science news stories 👀Read here: https://t.co/A2eIu4ghFU #plantsci @CLEAPSS
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This #biologyweek your students can show off their creative flair with the #RSB #BioCraft Competition where they can create a biology-inspired 3D artwork from various materials🌿 🧑‍🎨🎨🗜️🌵 👀For more: https://t.co/MAOcrEIrDD #bioCRAFT #biocraftcomp #artcompetition #plantsci
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There is still time 👌 #BiologyWeek #plantscience #plantsci
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If you haven't already, decorate your lab for #BiologyWeek with our range of posters. Each contain resources linked to areas of #plantsci. Topics include: 🧫plant disease 💼careers 💚real-life contexts 🎉the wonder of plants View & download for free: https://t.co/G11m312Xvf
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We want to highlight 'the importance of biology' in society with your teaching. Our article provides a framework to be used with your biology students to: 😄bring joy 🏹inform intervention 🤔develop tools 🤯inspire 🔀inform decisions 🔎find answers 👁 https://t.co/LJjeGI7i2f
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Our #ecology online resources allow for the development of key skills. Students can explore: 📐measuring abundance 🪻random sampling 🏞️distribution of species Perfect for #BiologyWeek #nature #climate Search 'ecology' at https://t.co/cA7BN330vs
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Why not kickstart @RoyalSocBio #BiologyWeek next week by gathering your students & coming up with a plan for a #ScienceClub? 👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓🍏🍎👨‍🌾👩‍🌾 Engage them with #Nature & #Climate. 🍃🌍 We have suggestions for activities: https://t.co/619gkzyJZv #STEM #plantsci @STEMLearningUK
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If you haven't already, decorate your lab for #BiologyWeek with our range of posters. Each contain resources linked to areas of #plantsci. Topics include: 🧫plant disease 💼careers 💚real-life contexts 🎉the wonder of plants View & download for free: https://t.co/G11m312Xvf
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The #google doodle today is 'Learning about Photosynthesis'. Definitely our favourite doodle to date 💚 Check out our range of resources on #photosynthesis using the search & filter on: https://t.co/cA7BN32sFU You will find practical resources, quizzes & an animation! 🌱🫧❔
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Accessible Science is a chance for your A-level students to hear from world-leading researchers about their work. On 7 Oct, talks to cover plants, genomics, human health & careers in science. 🌱 🏫Register your school: https://t.co/OHee0BQEYu 🖱️Programme: https://t.co/tMsgzDJhdu
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Join us at the #ASEConf2026 at the Uni of Notts from 8-10 Jan. Exhibiting & facilitating CPD sessions throughout the conf: 🔬Teaching #microscopy using #plants 🥼Practical work for #technicians Book your early bird tickets now: https://t.co/3FHFAnEDX9 @theASE @STEMLearningUK
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Plants are #amazing. An interesting read here. 💣🌱 Students can investigate #phytoremediation themselves with our practical using Indian Mustard (Brassica juncea). Download here: https://t.co/NKLZCWs1h0 A poster for your lab featuring phytoremediation:
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Poster about amazing plant contexts aimed at 14-16 year-old students linked to nutrient cycles, plant reproduction and CO2 absorption.
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🌱 Can plants help clean toxic soils? This review explores phytoremediation of heavy metals—its current applications, molecular mechanisms & future potential through OMICS & CRISPR. 🔗 https://t.co/RyDn9RZaL3 #Phytoremediation #Sustainability #PlantScience
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✅Hit misconceptions head-on by: • approaching them with animations • assessing misconceptions • challenging them with practical work Hear from practising teachers too! 🌿 🔎Read our article here: https://t.co/LBoYuJl3Nv #plantsci @RoyalSocBio @STEMLearningUK @theASE
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This makes for an interesting read 👀 Ever wondered how plants use colours to attract pollinators? 🌈🌿🌷🐝 Allow your students to explore with our resource: https://t.co/9vtinVXhyx #plantscience #plantsci #pollinator
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In this investigation, students look at the way in which flowering plants use colour to attract pollinators, and particularly bees.
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🌈 Can the colors of plants do more than just please the eye? Deeper insights into the physiological and metabolic functions of the pigments in plants and their applications: beyond natural colorants https://t.co/seL5RDsc3e
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Sending our congratulations and best wishes to all the students collecting their #GCSE results today 🍀 Now for more #plantscience ... 💚 #gcseresultsday2025 #examresults2025
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Thank you to all the science #teachers & #technicians for your part in developing & supporting the biologists & plant scientists of the future. 💚 Today is the start of the next adventure... 🎒 #Results #ALevelResults #plantscience
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Congrats to all of the #Teachers and #Technicians in Scotland who have seen the results of their hard work through their students today. 👏 Today marks the start of their next adventure... 😃 #Results #examresults2025 #plantsci
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When it comes to supporting your teaching & tech support - we want our finger on the pulse. Tell us how you think we are doing & how we can better support you with our annual #survey To show our appreciation of your time, there are prizes to be won! ✏️ https://t.co/XiZ4vVcUWe
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