The Genes and Evolution Show

Suitable for – Years 3 to 6 (Key Stage 2 version) and Years 7 to 9 (Key Stage 3 version)

• Activity type – Show
• Duration – 60 minutes
• Maximum group size if delivered in a school – 70
• Maximum group size if delivered at Centre of the Cell (QMUL campus) – 45 + up to 5 adults

It’s time to get excited about evolution and giddy about genes! Find out how long your DNA is, pair up chromosomes in our sock match challenge, and find out about all the amazing jobs your genes do. Discover how different animals are adapted to their environments, search for hidden creatures in our camouflage test, and find out what scientists are doing to understand more about genes.

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