ABSTRACT
This chapter recognises that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago. It also recognises that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents. The chapter identifies how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution. It describes scientific procedures and clear instructions that outline the simple equipment required for carrying out each procedure. The chapter provides National Curriculum assessment indicators and illustrates how to carry out the primary science experiments and what results to expect. Suggestions for adapting each procedure or activity to the special needs and interests of the students are discussed.
