Building Bodies

ObjectivesStudents will... identify key anatomical similarities and differences

between the great apes and humans. infer likely anatomical features in ancient human

ancestors. list principal anatomical changes in primates

necessary for adaptation to fully bipedal locomotion. sequence particular anatomical features in hominids

as part of a series of broader evolutionary trends.

Classroom MaterialsBuilding Bodies

Chromosome Connection

Student OverviewReconstructions PageHuman AnatomyChimpanzee AnatomyAustralopithecine Anato

myStudent Clues PageStudent Activity PacketTeacher Answer Pages

Background Information Sheet

Activity PacketPage of Cutouts to manip

ulateTeacher's Answer Key

Games and Activities

• Chromosome Connection

• Building Bodies• Interactive Timeline

Assessments

•Quiz•Extended Activities•Check Questions

Building Bodies in Great Detail

Refer to the following website for ….•Teaching strategy and preparation•Student Preparation

Building Bodies in Great DetailRefer to the following website for ….•Teaching Strategy and Preparation•Student Preparation•Directions•Extension and variations•Follow-up Lessons•http://www.becominghuman.org/node/building-bodies

Reference Page

Institute of Human Origins. (2008). Building Bodies. Retrieved June

25, 2010 from http://www.becominghuman.org/node/building-bodies