KS2 Evolution
Which plants were around at the time of the dinosaurs? Have those plants changed and if so, why?
Level
Key Stage 2
Duration
45 minutes
Allocated space
15 pupils per group
Overview
Explore how plants have changed and adapted over time to a variety of different climates and habitats. Find out about Darwin and experience his ‘Thinking Walk’ in our Evolution garden.
This session takes you on a multi-sensory journey through time to unravel the mysteries of evolution and adaptation.
Learning outcomes
Pupils will be able to:
- Explore how plants have evolved over time.
- Recognise how fossils provide information about plants and animals which lived millions of years ago.
- Identify individual plant adaptations and their purpose.
We will ensure the learning outcomes focus on the year group taking part.
Curriculum links
Science
Year 6 – Evolution and inheritance
- Recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago.
- Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
Working scientifically
- Reporting and presenting findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of and degree of trust in results, in oral and written forms.
- Identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.
Geography
- Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, including climate zones and biomes.
English
- Use spoken language to develop understanding through speculating, hypothesising, imagining and exploring ideas.
Example keywords: evolution, adaptation, biome, climate, inheritance, habitat, tropical, temperate, fossil.
