A lecture on the theory of evolution with a particular emphasis on adaptation formed the core of Year 8’s visit to Oxford’s Natural History Museum. One of Darwin’s particular areas of study was barnacles, and Sarah had us all waving our hands in the air as barnacles being picked off by predators. Pupils also discovered whether they were super tasters or not, a genetic mutation that has benefits both ways. The bravest got to handle Madagascan hissing cockroaches before heading out into the museum to explore its collection.
