Plant adaptations with houseplants science lesson

How can you use houseplants to teach adaptation? The world of plants provides some interesting examples of adaptations in plants. If you want to study some of them first-hand without needing to travel to a rainforest or desert, houseplants are what you need! This blog post will give you ideas for an adaptation lesson with […]

Best Children’s Books About Evolution

Best evolution books for kids

Do you want to explain evolution and natural selection to your child? Are you teaching evolution at KS2/upper elementary? Here are my favourite children’s books about evolution that will inform and captivate! This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazing Evolution – The Journey of Life by Anna […]

Misconceptions when teaching evolution to younger students

Developing a basic knowledge of natural selection and evolution is an essential part of understanding the natural world and our place within it. However, evolution can be a challenging concept for younger students to grasp. Knowing the misunderstandings they can already have, or can develop as they are learning, will help you to teach this […]