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Students identify key anatomical similarities and differences between great apes and humans. They infer likely anatomical features in ancient human ancestors and list principal anatomical changes in primates necessary for adaptation to bipedal motion.

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evolution, the theory of evolution, anatomy

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anatomy, bipedal motion, evolution, science
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Grade
8th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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