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Our lessons for younger learners are extremely popular. You can visit us at Jealott's Hill or we can bring our science to you.

 

Minibeasts – Pupils will learn why insects are important and can be beneficial as well as pests. We introduce lifecycles and demonstrate the characteristics of insects and their adaptation to different habitats and lifestyles. Pupils (and teachers) can also handle some of our friendly minibeasts, including giant Madagascan hissing cockroaches, stick insects, caterpillars and beetles.

 

Shopping Basket – Our most popular activity. Using the contents of a typical shopping basket, pupils will learn what plants our foods come from and where in the world they are grown. We are lucky to be able to grow a fantastic array of plants in our glasshouses including rice, corn and bananas and these provide a great sensory experience. We can also introduce concepts of healthy eating.

 

Farm visit – Jealott’s Hill farm is a mixed dairy and arable farm and pupils will get the opportunity to learn about the food that is produced on the farm. They will be able to see calves and also visit the cows in the milking parlour. The farm is a showcase for a wealth of features to encourage biodiversity in a farmed environment.

 

Growing Healthy Plants – Pupils will learn about plant growth and why plants are important. We look at plant requirements for growth and some of the threats that plants face from insects and diseases. Pupils can label parts of a plant and the structure of flowers.  Pupils can also plant their own seeds to take home.

 

Good Bugs & Bad Bugs – Created to give Year 6 pupils an introduction to microbiology.  We talk about the uses and threats from bacteria, yeast, fungi and viruses. We use 3D images and prepared agar plates to bring these small organisms to life. We can also carry out some practical microbiology activities at our Jealott’s Hill site.

 

Our visits for older students are very flexible and will vary depending on your learning objectives and the size of your group. A visit to Jealott's Hill is highly recommended to experience working laboratories and glasshouses, and meet real-life scientists!

 

Inspired by nature: The Callisto^TM story - Following an introduction to Syngenta and Research & Development, follow the story of the discovery, optimisation and development of one of Syngenta's most valuable herbicides. A presentation and tour of our laboratories and glasshouse is included.

 

Designing a laboratory - Experience different types of laboratories and glasshouses. Discuss their design and the considerations for workflows, biosafety and health & safety.

 

Microscopy - Tour of our modern microscopy suite including scanning electron and confocal microscopy. Due to the size of some of the laboratories, this tour is best experienced by small groups.

 

Environmental Science - Learn about all the studies that need to take place to ensure that our products are safe to humans and the environment.

 

Chemistry - Discover how Chemists play an important role in the development of new products. The visit includes chemical synthesis, separation, analytical techniques and formulation.

 

Farm visit – Jealott’s Hill farm is a mixed dairy and arable farm and is a great opportunity for pupils to learn about agriculture and animal husbandry and welfare. The farm is also a showcase for a wealth of features to encourage biodiversity in a farmed environment.

 

Careers Fairs - We regularly take part in careers fairs (including TeenTech, Wokingham Schools and Reading Schools)  to promote our science and the types of roles that are possible as pupils follow scientific subjects at GCSE and beyond.

 

Work Experience - For those students interested in pursuing a career in science we are able to offer a limited number of placements every year.

 

 

Find out more about Careers in Syngenta.