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18 Paleontology hominid Lesson Plans
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the evolution of various species of hominids from their earliest existence approximately 4.5 million years ago to today. They, in small groups, research one of the ten 'stages' of hominids and then createa poster. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students measure and corelate their foot lengths and body heights, then use this data to estimate height of Laetoli hominids. They use metric measurement and graphing to determine these heights. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students are introduced to Zeresenay "Zeray" Alemseged, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, who is a paleoanthropologist. They do a variety of engaging activities to help them explain bipedalism---humans walking on two feet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students consider how Dr. Alemseged chose paleoanthropology as his career as they research the multifaceted field itself. They identify relationships between various aspects of paleoanthropology. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students see how bipedalism developed in hominids, and the significance of that development in the quest to explain human origins. Student presentations and displays should reflect an understanding of the ways in which bipedalism may have developed. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the American-Mongolian paleontology expedition of Cretaceous fossil beds at Ukhaa Tolgod in the Gobi Desert. They present information about the life forms, tectonics, climate and geology of this time. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students discuss Hominid evolution through various websites and other resources. They examine online fossil skulls, discuss the use of tools by ancient man, and look for examples of sophisticated tools built by man. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast key skeletal differences between chimpanzees and humans: brain size, teeth, hand and thumb, trunk, pelvis, lower limb, foot and big toe. They then sort and group a set of mixed "fossil bones" of chimpanzee or human. A set of Australopithecine bones is introduced and students apply their skeletal knowledge to the classification of these "mystery" bones. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore early hominid evolution as they analyze bones that share characteristics of both apes and humans. Students compare and contrast key skeletal differences between chimpanzees and humans. In groups, they sort and group a set of mixed bones of chimpanzees and human. A set of Australopithecine bones is introduced and students apply their skeletal knowledge to the classification of these unknown bones. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students examine the life and career of paleoanthropologist Zeray Alemseged and the concept of how bipedalism influenced the development of hominids. They view an online profile, participate in and discuss a mini class obstacle course, complete an online interactive activity, and create a poster illustrating the similarities and differences between apes and humans. Full Review »
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