Schools @ Darwin Tree of Life runs from March 2021 to July 2022. This work was supported by the Wellcome Trust, grant reference 206194/Z/17/Z and 218328/Z/19/Z.
This report will detail progress of the Zone from 15 March 2021 to 14 July 2021.
The activity features 35 people working on the Darwin Tree of Life Project.
Download the Zone Report (pdf) ❯
Scientists
35 scientists and researchers created profiles in the Zone. See who is taking part ❯
The winner of the Summer Term was Code Crackers.
🏆 The Schools @ Darwin Tree of Life trophy is on its way to the team! 🏆
Students
291 students from 14 schools logged into the Zone.
87% of active students were from target schools: 29% from widening participation schools and 62% from underserved schools.
Live chats
32 live chats took place. 13 were booked by teachers and 19 were additional chats, open to all students.
On average, 4 scientists attended each live chat.
With over 100 signed-up teachers, we’re looking forward to lots of school engagement throughout the new academic year.
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