Curated OER
Neanderthals
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...
Curated OER
What is Cultural Evolution?
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...
Curated OER
Ancient History
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...
Curated OER
Hominid Series
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...
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: The New Neandertal
Latest theories on the Neandertal. Valuable information can be provided through DNA, proteins, and chemical elements.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Neandertals
Who were the Neandertals? Where did they live? Find thorough research about these early humans offered by Dr. Dennis O'Neil.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Flashcards: Homo Heidelbergensis & Neandertals
Thirteen flashcards featuring facts about early modern humans.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Neanderthal
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...
Other
The Japan Times: Neanderthal Man Type Site Rediscovered
The site gives a description of both the original and current finds at Neander Valley. DNA was used in identifying relics.
Other
Mitochondrial Dna Adaptations in Human Population (2004)
Hawks's research involves the use of mtDNA studies to hypothesize the ability to survive in certain climatic zones.