A resource on adaptation for use with primary age students in Science lessons (or can be adapted for use with older - pun intended). Based on Darwin’s finches in the Galapagos islands, it includes an introductory short video, research activity and interactive website (with login) and a plenary summary activity. A self contained lesson ideal for use in online learning, involving key science skills of prediction and researching evidence. Can also lead on to further discussion of evolution/Darwin/adaptation.

A complete lesson investigating adaptation in penguins and their behavior of huddling. Includes an introductory video, differentiated worksheets, power point and an assessment rubric which can be changed to suit your curriculum objectives. Suitable for primary and middle school with an experiment and non experiment version depending on whether you have the equipment available.

An investigation I adapted from a GCSE exam question, suitable for primary, middle or GCSE Biology. It can be done as an easy experiment focusing on taking accurate observations/readings using a thermometer and exploring animal adaptations through their ears. It includes an introductory video exercise, experiment variables, data collection and analysis with plenary about animal ears. There are two lessons which are differentiated for use with/without equipment.

A complete lesson on lung capacity which includes two different lessons on collecting and analysing data both using a balloon (air) or by displacing water. Also includes an assessment rubric, information power point and bar graph checklist.

A complete lesson that includes an introductory video, activities using an interactive website together with power point, worksheet and review.

An experiment lesson suitable for primary science or older that can be adapted or changed to use with maggots as well. Includes introductory and explanatory videos, fact sheet and worksheet lesson plan (x 2 differentiated). Also includes an assessment rubric that can be adapted to your curriculum objectives and an alternative lesson on woodlice in a maze.

A complete lesson introducing the respiratory system, specifically focusing on the mechanics of breathing and the diaphragm. Appropriate for distance learning as a complete lesson with introductory video, learning task/example and review. Useful for both primary or secondary level.

A complete lesson introducing adaptation with the example of polar bears, suitable for primary or secondary level. Includes an introductory video, experiment on insulating materials, data collection and analysis as well as an evaluation and conclusion. There is also an assessment rubric that you can adapt to your school./lesson objectives.

A complete lesson on adaptation suitable for primary level or early secondary focusing on polar bears and their adaptations. Includes an introductory video and an experiment focusing on insulating materials, data collection and analysis as well as a plenary and assessment rubric which can be adapted to your own lesson/school objectives.

A practical lesson suitable for primary science but can also be adapted for older students. Includes an introductory video, worksheet and assessment rubric that can be adapted to your curriculum objectives. I also include power points and info sheets on systems approach, great for topic 1 in Environmental systems or Ecology.

2 separate lessons on a case study about the interdependence of food webs that will really deepen students learning about this topic. Lesson 1 includes an introductory video and then an analysis of the different impacts of the introduction of wolves into the Yellowstone ecosystem. Students have to give examples and opinions of the impact from the point of view of different species affected. Lesson offers a review and quiz as well as an interactive activity on building food chains and webs that cements the learning established in lesson 1. A really interesting and interactive case study looking at real life examples to deepen the understanding of interdependence, suitable for top end primary or middle school but could be adapted for higher level learning.

Interactive lessons for teaching interdependence and adaptation, ecology, food chains and webs to top end of primary and middle secondary levels. Includes interactive lessons suitable for both the classroom, experiments or online learning. Lessons include : Polar Bears (insulating materials) Birds’ beaks - Study of Darwin and the Galapagos Penguins - Huddling experiment. Elephants ears - experiment activity Food chains and webs - interactive activity How wolves change rivers - a 2 part case study on Yellowstone Park. All lessons include worksheets/power points and an adaptable assessment/learning grid with key outcomes.