Would you like a talk in your school on why evolution is interesting?

I am a regular speaker for the Speakers for Schools Program (see e.g. here).  If you would like me to come and speak at your school about evolution, just ask.

Ever wondered why we have so much DNA?

Online you can find a recording of a Tedx talk that I presented on why we have so much DNA.  You can find it here.

Just why do organisms have sex?

Here is my interview on the subject for the naked scientist.

What is a gene exactly?

For my explanation of the two meanings of “gene” you can find it here or by subscribing (free) to FutureLearn’s MOOC, Inside Cancer.

Why do people vary in their attitudes to science?

See my Academic Minute podcast here.

Our Understanding and teaching evolution MOOC

We have a MOOC on Understanding and teaching evolution.  This is aimed at 14-16 year olds, and primary school teachers to give a decent grounding in the subject.  However many other teachers and members of the public find it helpful. The primary school lesson plans (thoroughly tested and with large effect size) are here...

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHING RESOURCES

We have developped a series of lesson plans for use with 10 year olds.  These we have extensively validated. The archives are rather large so  will take some time to download. To access them please follow the links here and here.  If that proves unsuccessful just email me and I’ll send a different link.