Y5/6 (B): Lesson 6: Evidence for evolution
Exploring the evidence used by different scientists studying evolution and considering the degree of trust. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
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Learning objectives
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National curriculum
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Choosing evolution, which shows a beaver that has grown a chainsaw for an arm and ask the class to discuss in pairs what the cartoon represents and why it is incorrect.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 July 2026
