Acer palmatum, although there are more than 100 species of maple worldwide, only one species (Acer campestre) is native to the UK.

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The Natural History Museum in partnership with the Science Learning Centre London provides a programme of continuing  professional development courses and activities for teachers.

Courses, previews and workshops aim to inspire, inform and support teachers and are enhanced by the Museum's excellent galleries and resources and the cutting edge research work of Museum scientists.

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The first collected specimen of Theobroma cacao, the plant from which chocolate is made, is kept in the Museum.