The Dating Game
A Case Study in Human Evolution
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Abstract
In this role-playing case study, students attempt to determine the identity of a variety of human fossils based on characteristics described during a “quiz show.” The case was designed to be used in a general biology class for freshman students where the focus is on evolution. It could also be used in an anthropology or paleontology course.
Objectives
- Learn the major physical and cultural characteristics of early hominids.
Keywords
Hominid; Australopithecus africanus; Australopithecus afarensis; Australopithecus boisei; Australopithecus robustus; Homo habilis; Homo erectus; Homo neanderthalensis; Homo sapiens; human evolution; fossilsTopical Areas
N/AEducational Level
High school, Undergraduate lower divisionFormat
PDFType / Methods
Role-PlayLanguage
EnglishSubject Headings
Evolutionary Biology | Anthropology | Biology (General) | Paleontology |
Date Posted
10/09/99Teaching Notes
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