Is it possible all current lineage trace back to one male and female? Mitochondria DNA suggest just that! A lesson with this interesting perspective on genetic heredity explains how all human DNA connects to a single male and female in ancient Africa. Learn how this is possible and how we know it to be true.  

Concepts

mitochondrion, chromosomes, heredity, genomes, mutation, genetic mutation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Collect ancestral DNA from those that have had DNA tested to compare to the information in the video
• Have learners research further using resource links in the summary

Classroom Considerations

• Knowledge of DNA replication is helpful
• The video is part of the PBS Eons series
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• A large amount of information packed in a small amount of time
• The narrator shows excitement for the topic, making it more engaging

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.9-10.8 RST.11-12.8