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PBS

Pbs: Nova: The Boldest Hoax

For Students 9th - 10th
Beginning with a description of a NOVA program on the scientific hoax of the Piltdown Man, this site also offers a podcast interview with an archeologist, a transcript of the program, and a teacher's guide. While there is no proof of who...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Lee R. Berger, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Lee Berger, a paleoanthropologist who made critical discoveries about our human ancestry during his explorations in Southern Africa. As he talks of his discoveries, you can feel his palpable excitement. Includes a profile,...
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Other

Fossil Record

For Students 9th - 10th
This effective site traces the history of modern man from his early ancestors (Australopithecus Afarensis) to Homo Sapiens sapiens.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Geostories: Hominin History

For Students 5th - 9th
Launch the GeoStory to find out about hominins. There are many, many extinct hominins, a fraction of which are represented in this activity.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Lucy: The First Hominid Skeleton

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the archaeologists who discovered the first Hominid skeleton and other ancestors of humans.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:how Did Humans Evolve?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore paleoanthropology by going on a virtual "dig" to answer questions about famous fossil finds. Explain how alternate hominid family trees result from different interpretations of the same fossil evidence.
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The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Evolving Planet: Hominids

For Students 9th - 10th
In this effective exhibit, you will examine hominid evolution, view pictures of our ancient ancestors, and delve into three trends in hominid evolution that brought humankind into the modern era. A video is also provided where you will...