Continuing our topic of ‘Evolution and Inheritance’, Year 6 had another visit from the Science team at HGS recently to test the theory that animals adapt to their environment and that certain traits or behaviours may be inherited. We used maggots to try to prove this, although you could try the same at home in the garden with woodlice!
Initially the children kept a record to show whether the maggots naturally preferred the light or dark when given the option. They then went on to find out which direction they would turn when placed in a maze and found that they naturally turn right after they are forced to turn left (and vice-versa), so that they don’t end up back where they started!
