Evolution and Inheritance (Science) Year 6 Plan and Resources

Evolution and Inheritance plan, should last approx. 7 weeks, covering all objectives on the NC as well as a range of working scientifically objectives The plan is fully differentiated for each lesson. Originally planned for Year 6 however could be adapted for other year groups. Also included are all relevant resources.

Week 1 - Concept cartoon assessment- prior knowledge
Week 2 - Vocabulary lesson
Week 3 - To recognise that living things produce offspring on the same kind. To know that offspring normally vary and are not identical to their parents.
Week 4 - To recognise that living things change over time. To identify how animals are suited to their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
Week 5 -To know that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago
Week 6/7- Investigation lessons - To recognise that living things have changed over time.
Week 8 - Repetition of concept cartoon for assessment purposes