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When We Took over the World

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Exactly how did humans become the top of the food chain? Follow archeologists through an analysis of the fossil records during a video presentation from the PBS Eons series. The ancient artifacts trace human evolution from Africa to the Americas and from scavengers to hunters.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Show as an introduction to a unit on human evolution
  • Provide maps for pupils to use while recording notes during the video
Classroom Considerations
  • Builds on an understanding of natural selection and genetic adaptations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides real-life examples to support the science
  • Emphasizes scientific vocabulary throughout
Cons
  • None