Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
Compare the skulls of a variety of significant human ancestors, or hominids. Use available tools to measure lengths, areas, and angles of important features. Each skull can be viewed from the front, side, or from below. Additional information regarding the age, location, and discoverer of each skull can be displayed.
Launch GizmoHuman Evolution - Skull Analysis
Compare the skulls of a variety of significant human ancestors, or hominids. Use available tools to measure lengths, areas, and angles of important features. Each skull can be viewed from the front, side, or from below. Additional information regarding the age, location, and discoverer of each skull can be displayed.
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Google Doc of Student Exploration Sheet
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AP Biology, Biology, Middle School Life Science
Student Exploration: Human Evolution-Skull Analysis (for Interactive Notebook)
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Great hands-on exploration for evolution and Inquiry Based research
Recommended for: AP BiologyGizmo User from Ontario
8th graders used this to practice answering higher level thinking Questions, mainly the 5th questions in each section.
Recommended for: Middle School Life ScienceGizmo User from Nevada
A best activity for grade 11 evolution unit. A very hands on and a great learning of human skull evolution.
Recommended for: AP Biology, BiologyGizmo User from Ontario
I said it earlier, and I still stand by it: A Great Introduction!
Recommended for: Middle School Life ScienceGizmo User from Virginia
A great intro to evolution ...
Recommended for: Biology, Earth/Space Science, Environmental ScienceGizmo User from Virginia