The Theory of Evolution

This half term in Science Juniper are learning about how humans and animals have changed over time. Yesterday we were introduced to Charles Darwin and his theories. As part of his research studies, Charles found that different types of finches had evolved over time to adapt to their surroundings. Their beaks were different shapes so that they could easily feed from the food available on their islands. We used different objects to mimic this food and different utensils to mimic their beaks. Some of our ‘beaks’ picked at the food easily, helping us to understand how the shape of their beaks had evolved over time to help them survive.