Last week in YR6 Eagle class @FP science, we delved into the fascinating world of inheritance and adaptation. To kick off our exploration, the children engaged in a creative activity involving the beloved Mr. Men and Little Miss characters. By selecting two characters as ‘parents,’ they designed imaginative ‘offspring,’ thoughtfully combining features from both to illustrate inherited traits. This exercise not only sparked creativity but also provided a tangible understanding of how characteristics are passed from one generation to the next. 

Through this engaging activity, they have learned that inherited characteristics—such as eye colour, body shape, and facial features—are passed down from parents to offspring, while other traits, like clothing choices or accessories, are influenced by the environment.  This has helped them understand the difference between inherited and environmental characteristics. The classroom buzzed with excitement as the children debated whether a top hat or a cheerful smile could be inherited.