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\n\"Hominid\n\n
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\nHominid Traits: Ape to Man\n

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\nTwelfth graders collaborate and analyze information about our hominid lineage. They discuss evidence researched by anthropologists. Students use spreadsheet data to compare means of locomotion, diet and brain size.\n
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\nWarm Up: When Modern Human Behavior Appeared in Early Hominids\n

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\nUpper graders or entry college level learners use the provided article links to answer three questions regarding early modern human behavior. They compose short essay responses that accommodate each part of the overarching question,...\n
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\n\"Replacing\n\n
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\nReplacing Missing Links in the Evolutionary Chain\n

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\nExamine the evolution of various species of hominids from their earliest existence approximately 4.5 million years ago to today. In small groups, learners research one of the ten stages of hominid evolution and then create a poster and...\n
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\n\"Fossils\n\n
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\nFossils And Migration Patterns in Early Hominids\n

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\nStudents plot the general distribution of major fossil hominid taxa on a small black and white world map using data provided. They infer a continent of origin and likely path of migration using a worksheet guide and small group discussion.\n
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\n\"Hominid\n\n
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\nHominid Diet\n

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\nStudents listen to an interview with Lucinda Backwell regarding fossil evidence that early hominids included termites in their diets. They participate in a discussion to investigate the significance of these findings.\n
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\nThe Earliest Humans\n

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\nStudy the wonder and science that leads us to our human past. From Darwin and Huxley's assertions regarding the origin of the species to the discoveries at Oldivi Gorge, this PowerPoint is sure to interest your class. They'll learn about...\n
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\nThe Origin of Humans\n

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\nWhere did human beings come from? How did they settle into communities and civilizations? Your class will find the answers in this fascinating presentation, which takes the viewer through the stages of mankind, from the primitive...\n
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\nRoots: The Ancestry of Modern People\n

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\nHigh schoolers investigate the models for the origin of modern humans and the conditions that facilitate speciation and evolution. The classification and nomenclature of hominid species is also examined.\n
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\nHuman Ancestry\n

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\nIn this human ancestry worksheet, students will answer questions about hominids, \"Lucy\", and the emergence of modern humans. Then students will compare the characteristics of Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons. This worksheet has four short...\n
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\nHow Did Humans Evolve?\n

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\nLearners complete an online activity in which they examine fossils to find possible hominid family trees.\n
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\nStudying Fossils: Hominoid Skull Comparison\n

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\nStudents collect data on the differences in Hominid skulls using acrylic casts of fossil skulls. They measure a series of structures on skulls from six different species then use the data to determine evolutionary relationships between...\n
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\nPrimate Evolution\n

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\nIn this primate evolution worksheet, students will compare 3 characteristics that all primates share. Then students will compare the traits of current primates to early man by completing 5 short answer questions.\n
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\n\"Classification\n\n
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\nClassification of Intertidal Organisma\n

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\nStudents categorize animals. In this animal classification lesson, students group animals by their characteristics. Students break into groups and work together to classify the animals. Students fill out a graphic organizer with their...\n
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\nHuman Origins: The Prehistoric Human Race\n

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\nWhen it comes to the origin of the human species students are full of misconceptions. Clear up the hominid confusion with this evolutionary activity focused on assisting students in understanding prehistoric man and his family tree....\n
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\nPrehistory Web Quest\n

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\nSixth graders identify how geography and climate determine the lives of early hominids, the characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies, how animals affected the lives of early hominids, and how hominids overcame their physical...\n
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\n\"Hominid\n\n
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\nHominid Series\n

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\nStudents are introduced to the human stages of evolution. They complete a series of lessons on identifying the cranial structure for various hominids, understanding the timeline involved in human evolution and investigating ancient...\n
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\nFossils and Migration Patterns in Early Hominids\n

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\nStudents plot the locations where major fossils of hominids have been found to extrapolate possible migratory patterns.\n
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\nDigging for Humanity's Origins\n

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\n\"Is this a good evolutionary adaptation, or is it going to lead us to being the shortest lived hominid species on planet earth?\" Listen as Kenyan paleontologist Louise Leakey discusses our evolution from common ancestry and her work in...\n
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\nPrimate Evolution\n

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\nA short slide show lists the unique adaptations of primates, introduces early primates, and examines hominid evolution. Consider adding some drawings or graphics to enliven the presentation.\n
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\nInternational Institute of Archaeology an Anthropology\n

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\nStudents research early humans and their cultures. They conduct Internet research, discuss their findings with their group, evaluate the information provided by artifacts, and create a report to present to a simulated archaeology institute.\n
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\nHuman Evolution\n

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\nStudents investigate hominid evolution to learn the difference between a relative and an ancestor. They study the emergence of bipedalism and the related physical adaptations and cultural ramifications, and chart patterns of hominid...\n
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\nTime Conceptualization\n

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\nStudents use this activity to establish a new mode of reference to the conceptualization of time. To present hominid evolution in terms of millions of years and endosymbiosis of eukaryotes in billions of years carries little meaning to...\n
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\nComparing Fossils\n

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\nStudents 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...\n
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\nFacts about Human Evolution\n

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\nIn 2004, scientists found skeletons of a hobbit-like creature in Asia. This discovery is just one more part of the large human evolution puzzle. Scientists continue to build the puzzle with missing pieces and confusing information. This...\n
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