Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Neanderthals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study Neanderthals. For this Prehistoric life lesson, students investigate two main theories regarding the relationship between Neanderthals and modern man. Middle schoolers will conduct research through several provided...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is Cultural Evolution?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students comprehend what is meant by Cultural Evolution and that it primarily applies at Human Evolution, but that there are examples in higher mammals such as a killer whales, dolphins and great apes of particular groups by exploring...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ancient History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore early civilizations. In this ancient history lesson, students research Neanderthal and Egyptian civilizations for information regarding how the civilizations flourished. Young scholars also watch Discovery video...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hominid Series

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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...
Handout
Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: The New Neandertal

For Students 9th - 10th
Latest theories on the Neandertal. Valuable information can be provided through DNA, proteins, and chemical elements.
Website
Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Neandertals

For Students 9th - 10th
Who were the Neandertals? Where did they live? Find thorough research about these early humans offered by Dr. Dennis O'Neil.
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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Flashcards: Homo Heidelbergensis & Neandertals

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirteen flashcards featuring facts about early modern humans.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Neanderthal

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed discussion of Neanderthals or Homo neanderthalensis. The article covers everything we know about them, for example, their discovery, their habitat, their genome, how they behaved, etc. Includes a timeline from when they were...
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Other

The Japan Times: Neanderthal Man Type Site Rediscovered

For Students 9th - 10th
The site gives a description of both the original and current finds at Neander Valley. DNA was used in identifying relics.
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Other

Mitochondrial Dna Adaptations in Human Population (2004)

For Students 9th - 10th
Hawks's research involves the use of mtDNA studies to hypothesize the ability to survive in certain climatic zones.