Science and belief: Discovering Darwin and beyond
Learn about the lives and discoveries of scientists linked to Westminster Abbey and the Linnean Society in this special live event suitable for KS2.
Join Westminster Abbey, in partnership with The Linnean Society, for a special live session celebrating British Science Week. Find out about some of the scientists remembered in the Abbey, think about the relationship between science and religion, and get hands-on exploring scientific discoveries in this fun and engaging online offer.
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Learning Objectives
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To find out about some of the scientists buried and remembered in Westminster Abbey.
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To learn about Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace, and their theory of evolution.
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To explore the relationship between science and religion.
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To understand classification and why it’s important in biology.
In partnership with The Linnean Society
This special event is brought to you by The Linnean Society, in partnership with Westminster Abbey. The Linnean Society is the oldest learned society devoted to the science of natural history. Find out more about their Learning programme.
Booking information
Suitable for: KS2
Dates: Tuesday 10th March at 10:30am and Thursday 12th March at 1:30pm
Duration: The session lasts for 60 minutes
Format: This is a live-streamed session on Microsoft Teams. A link will be emailed in advance
Cost: Free (booking required)
Celebrating British Science Week
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths taking place between 6th and 15th March 2026.
