A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit Science, Year 5/6 (B) Evolution and inheritance unit .

This resource is designed to support the children as they explore evolution and inheritance. It highlights key vocabulary and concepts, including variation, adaptation, inherited traits and environmental factors. The resource explains how living things produce offspring that are similar but not identical to their parents and how adaptations can help species survive. It also introduces natural selection and explains how evidence from fossils supports the theory of evolution. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering an understanding of how species change over time.

• Science scheme of work.
• Mixed-age Y5/6 Science scheme of work.