Origins of Food

This resource introduces students to where common foods originated, focusing on different habitats around the world where these plants grow.

This resource prepares students to explore the plants in the different habitats recreated around Chelsea Physic Garden. We have glasshouses to create tropical and desert conditions. We have a woodland area, two ponds, a wet bog, and a rockery.

National Curriculum links:

• KS2 Science

Learning Objectives:

• Students will know the importance of data collection and careful observation.
• Students will think about and apply the skills needed to be a researcher.
• Students will foster their curiosity and work on their observational skills.