Oxford University Museum of Natural History’s Sensing Evolution: Ancient Ancestors Video

Discover some of the most important ideas in the theory of evolution and ancestors with Alice Roberts around Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

Suitable for: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

Subjects: Biology, Science

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Discover some of the most important ideas in the theory of evolution.

Discover some of the most important ideas in the theory of evolution with Alice Roberts in a treasure hunt-style trail around Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

In these videos, your students will explore how fossil evidence can help trace evolutionary lines between modern animals and their ancestors.

This educational video is part of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History’s Sensing Evolution collection. Find out more and view all of their educational videos.

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Suitable for: KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5

Subjects: Biology, Science

Topics: Animals, Evolution, Fossils, Living Things & Habitats

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About Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

Oxford University Museum of Natural History holds an internationally significant collection of natural history specimens and archives in a stunning example of neo-Gothic architecture. It is home to a lively programme of research, teaching and events focused on the sciences of the natural environment.

The Museum offers a range of learning experiences for different audiences through structured taught sessions and tailored self-led activities. From early years children learning about dinosaurs to KS5 students carrying out their own research, the education team and collections staff can support your engagement with their collection.

Popular themes for resources include rocks, fossils, evolution and biodiversity. To see our full learning programme click the link below.

Many of their taught sessions are available as digital sessions. To find out more about their digital offer and talk about how these might be used in your teaching, please contact education@oum.ox.ac.uk.

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