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Evolution Primer #5: Did Humans Evolve? Instructional VideoEvolution Primer #5: Did Humans Evolve? Instructional Video
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Evolution Primer #5: Did Humans Evolve?

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Clear up any confusion regarding human evolution and ancestry with this comprehensive clip. Using scientific evidence and concrete examples such as DNA, this clip explains human evolution in a way elementary learners can understand. This episode is a little more complex than others in the series and may need to be stopped and discussed to ensure concept understanding.

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human ancestry, humans, evolution, the theory of evolution

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human evolution, evolution, life on earth, primate family tree, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:34
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Flipped Classroom
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