The Great Debate schools programme
While slow moving and awkward in appearance to us, giant tortoises have evolved to thrive within their island environment.
This activity is free and has curriculum links appropriate for KS4 students.
Pre-visit information and curriculum links PDF (247.4 KB)
Plunge your students into the historic debate surrounding Darwin's theory of evolution with the galleries as their stage. Students are introduced to the history of the debate during a lively tour. They are then divided into groups and use exhibits to prepare presentations representing the views of the debate's key characters.
Use the evolution pages below to support classroom learning before and after your Great Debate experience. These pages can also be used independently to reinforce understanding of how natural selection works.
Dates:
Go to the events calendar to see forthcoming dates
or download the schools programme to see dates for all schools activities.
Booking: book in advance by calling the NHM booking team on +44 (0)20 7942 5555.
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What is evolution?
Evolution can loosely be defined as genetic change over time, but there is much more to it than that.
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What is the evidence?
Both fossils from long ago and organisms alive today provide evidence for evolution and help us to better understand how the process works.
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How did evolutionary theory develop?
Like many new ideas, the theory of evolution was not immediately accepted by everyone when it was proposed. Discover who was for and against the theory and why.
School bookings
All school activities must be booked in advance. To book, please call our school bookings line between 08.30-16.00, Monday to Friday during term-time, or 10.00-13.00 during the school holidays.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 5555
