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Pbs: The Story of India: First Human Migrations Instructional VideoPbs: The Story of India: First Human Migrations Instructional Video
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PBS
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9th - 10th
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Social Studies & History
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1370L
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Pbs: The Story of India: First Human Migrations

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PBS explores India through an in-depth look into some of the first human migrations that occurred in India. Provides an overview of where scientists believe human migration began. Identifies some DNA strains left in parts of India and Pakistan of tribal people traveling through the area. Provides a second video [2:18] that discusses India's involvement in the first human migrations.

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