Lesson Plan
California Academy of Science

Human Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
As the great and hilarious Tim Minchin once said, "Science is simply the word we use to describe a method of organizing our curiosity." Science is more than just a guess; it is based on questions, observations, and evidence. High...
Handout
University of Texas at Austin

E Fossils: Flashcards: Genera Australopithecus and Paranthropus [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
PDF will assist those learning about Hominins. Print off the document and cut into flashcards featuring Lucy, Taung Child, Nutcracker Man, and The Black Skull.
Handout
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Climbing Around the Hominin Family Tree

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify basic trends in the evolutionary history of humans, including walking upright, brain size, jaw size, and tool use.