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The Humans That Lived Before Us Instructional VideoThe Humans That Lived Before Us Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
12:22
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For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2019
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The Humans That Lived Before Us

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You may struggle to find similarities between humans and many of our ancestors. Fossil evidence finds more and more signs of similarities between humans and many other species. A lesson outlines the fossil evidence and the questions scientists must consider as they classify species.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

evolution, genetic traits, inherited traits, fossils, homo sapiens

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a tree diagram showing the ancestors of the human species discussed in the lesson
  • Have learners create a list of characteristics they believe should be present to prove linkage to human ancestry

Classroom Considerations

  • Knowledge of the hierarchy of species classification is helpful
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses images of actual fossils to make claims
  • Discusses several different strategies of classification

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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