Schools @ Darwin Tree of Life connects you with the experts sequencing the genomes of every living thing in Britain and Ireland. You can take part from today until July 2022.

There are lots of ways to take part

Chat with the experts! Every month you can Chat with experts working on the Darwin Tree of Life project. It’s after-school and theres a new topic each month. Join the Chats on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7pm here.

Meet the teams ❯ Find out about the experts in each team. Read about their role on the Darwin Tree of Life project, what problems they’re currently solving and which species they’re currently working on.

Follow the sequencing of your favourite species step-by-step. Get Tree of Life Gateway updates straight to your dashboard by editing your profile.

Ask questions. You can send questions to the experts whenever you like! Ask your questions ❯

Vote for your favourite expert to win points for their team! Cast your vote ❯

Complete the independent activity. Investigate how modern science is conducted using the Darwin Tree of Life as an example. Have a go ❯

Take part in a quiz. Every half-term, you are invited to take part in a quiz about the Darwin Tree of Life project! Students with the highest score get entered into a prize draw to win a WHSmith voucher. Ready? Go to the Quiz ❯

Buy a frame! Download your personal Certificate of Participation straight from your Dashboard.