Cops and robbers - What do you know about evolution and inheritance? - worksheet

The "Cops and Robbers" activity is an engaging educational exercise aimed at helping pupils recall and share their knowledge about evolution and inheritance. The worksheet is designed to stimulate quick thinking and peer interaction. Initially, students are given a two-minute window to jot down everything they can remember about how living things on Earth have changed over time. This phase of the activity focuses on their own recalled knowledge, encouraging them to draw upon their memory and understanding of the subject.

Following this, the 'robbery' begins, where pupils have 60 seconds to 'steal' ideas from their classmates. They are allowed to look at up to three other children's answers and add any new information they gather to the 'Stolen knowledge' column on their worksheet. This part of the activity not only adds an element of fun but also promotes collaborative learning and idea exchange. Each plausible statement the pupils write down is worth two points. The entire "Cops and Robbers" activity is designed to last for 15 minutes, providing a dynamic and interactive way for students to engage with the concepts of evolution and inheritance.