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Brand new for the spring term
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Explore human evolution in our new exhibition Britain: One Million Years of the Human Story, an amazing journey through time, which brings to life the people who occupied ancient Britain.
Museum palaeontologist Professor Chris Stringer, a world-leading human origins expert, says: ‘From the earliest human fossils in Britain to one of the oldest wooden tools in the world, you'll be surprised by the history hidden beneath your feet. The story behind the humans who inhabited ancient Britain gives us an exciting glimpse into our past and leads us to reflect on our future.'
Our free, downloadable education guide helps your students get the most from the exhibition. Why not create a structured learning day by booking one of our engaging evolution themed learning activities?
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Explore human evolution
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Videoconferencing
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Talk to our scientists, ask questions about their research and find out what motivates them. A unique opportunity for your students to be inspired by work going on at the Museum. Videoconferencing events are facilitated by one of our friendly science communicators, who encourage discussion between your students and our scientists. For more information contact Sam Rae at s.rae@nhm.ac.uk.
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Be inspired
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Introduce science using stories
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Engage your Early Years Foundation School and Key Stage 1 pupils with science and the natural world using puppets. Our fun and friendly puppet shows showcase popular stories and create a context for children to develop their understanding of the world. A great stimulus for focused talk and questions.
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More information
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Analysing the evidence
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Examine ancient skulls in the human evolution workshop for Key Stage 4 and upper Key Stage 3. Investigate the path of evolution using comparative anatomy and cranial measurement techniques. Students learn about the nature of evidence in researching human evolution and the role of the Museum and its scientists in building our understanding of the human story.
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A virtual journey through evolution
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Our interactive film, Who do you think you really are?, explores the tree of life with animation and augmented reality. Join your Key Stage 4 and A-level students on an award-winning virtual journey on which, with the help of cutting-edge technology, you'll see a dinosaur and an early human brought to life before your eyes.
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Find out more
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Explore and discover
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The Museum is home to 80 million plants, animals, fossils, rocks and minerals.
Find your way around with our self-guided Explore and Discover guides. These provide a stimulating and inspiring way for students of all key stages to investigate Museum galleries while supporting learning relevant to the national curriculum. Why not combine a visit to Britain: One Million Years of the Human Story with our Evolution on Earth Explore and Discover guide?
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Evolution on Earth
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