Plant Growth, Climate & Experimentation

A ready-to-teach science kit for upper primary and early secondary, which is delivered by teachers in their classrooms across five weeks.

The AMAiZING Maize Kit is a complete, ready-to-teach unit exploring plant life cycles, crop growth, and how challenging climates impact the plants we rely on for food. Designed for P6/7 and S1 classrooms, it combines practical experimentation with digital learning to deepen understanding of plant biology.

The kit supports whole-class teaching and small-group collaboration, helping pupils connect plant science to real-world food and climate challenges.

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Equip your class with a complete, curriculum-aligned plant science kit packed with engaging activities and resources. Simple to deliver. Powerful learning impact.

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What pupils will learn

Through guided lessons and hands-on investigation, pupils will:

  • Understand plant life cycles and growth processes
  • Explore how climate conditions affect crops
  • Investigate salinity stress and plant responses
  • Gain insight into molecular plant biology
  • Develop skills in teamwork, data handling, and mathematical reasoning

Learning outcomes align with the curriculum while introducing pupils to experimental plant science in an accessible way.

What’s included

  • Each AMAiZING Maize kit supports a class of up to 33 pupils, working in 8 groups of 4 or maximum 5 pupils, and includes:
  • A structured lesson package (video, supporting text, and teacher manual)
  • A Maize Growth and Salinity Stress experiment
  • Pupil worksheets to guide investigation and reflection

Access to Thaliana – Quest for Gene X, a virtual home-learning serious game.

Digital learning: Thaliana – Quest for Gene X

This first-of-its-kind serious game allows pupils to step into a virtual plant science laboratory and conduct simulated molecular experiments. The game reinforces classroom learning by connecting practical investigation with virtual experimental techniques.

It provides a unique opportunity for pupils to experience how modern plant scientists work — linking experimental design, genetics, and climate resilience.

Curriculum-aligned and classroom-ready

AMAiZING Maize is designed for straightforward classroom delivery with minimal preparation. It works as a standalone unit or alongside topics on plant biology, food security, or climate science, supporting both subject knowledge and transferable skills.

Ready to Grow Curiosity?

Equip your class with a complete, curriculum-aligned plant science kit packed with engaging activities and resources. Simple to deliver. Powerful learning impact.

Order an AMAiZING Maize Kit

Classroom Resources

AMAiZING Maize Kit

A five-week kit for upper primary and early secondary pupils exploring plant responses to climate change and molecular biology through hands-on experiments.

AMAiZING Maize Kit

Leaf-Zoom Kit

A four-week kit for Primary 4/5 pupils exploring how plants breathe, grow, absorb nutrients, and respond to their environment through interactive activities and small-group worksheets.

Leaf-Zoom Kit

‘Thaliana: Quest for Gene X’

This unique game lets children explore real plant science through play, using hands-on experiments like leaf-lineup, PCR, and electrophoresis, designed to make complex ideas accessible and engaging.

‘Thaliana: Quest for Gene X’

Free Classroom Resources

AMAiZING Maize
Glossary

The AMAiZING Maize Glossary provides children aged 8+ with clear explanations of key plant science terms used in the kit.

AMAiZING Maize Glossary

Leaf Zoom
Glossary

The Leaf-Zoom Glossary provides children aged 8+ with clear explanations of key plant science terms used in the Leaf-Zoom kit.

Leaf Zoom Glossary

StomaToy
Activity Book

The StomaToy Activity Book is full of learning and fun activities. You get to become a plant scientist and do real data analysis!

StomaToy Activity Book

StomaToy
video

Introduces children aged 6+ to how stomata help plants grow and defend themselves, using an interactive demos of plant defence signalling.

StomaToy Video