Evolution Year 6

evolution and inheritance

Can I understand that adaptations can be good and bad?

Start!

Giraffes:

Look at how these giraffes are stood when drinking water. Discuss with your partner why this may be bad for them?

Climate change:

Do you think that climate change is having an impact on adaptation in plants and animals?

Climate change:

Example:

• In recent years some birds that used to breed in mainland Europe have started breeding in the UK e.g. Barnacle Geese and Egyptian Geese.

TASK: use the laptops to research an animal or plant that has had to adapt to the changing climate in the world.

Human evolution:

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Extension:

How do you think humans might have to adapt in the future? Think of practical ideas but also include some fun things!