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E Fossils: Lessons: Who Is Lucy?
For this lesson, discover the significance of Lucy. Identify what life was like for Lucy through study of her diet, appearance, method of movement and how scientists believe she is related to humans. Use the activities provided to...
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University of Texas at Austin: E Lucy: Compare Lucy
Lucy was an early hominin known as Australopithecus afarensis. Compare Lucy's bones to that of a chimpanzee or a modern human.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Asustralopithecus Afarensis
This resource offers an excellent definition of the species, Australopithecus afarensis.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Donald C. Johanson, ph.d.
Learn about the anthropologist Donald C. Johanson, Ph.D. who discovered the Lucy skeleton. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Riddle of the Bones
At the online companion Web site of "Evolution," the seven-episode series on PBS, piece together clues to how one of our early ancestors looked as you examine images from four significant fossil finds of Australopithecus afarensis.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Laetoli Trackways Diagram
View a diagram of the hominid footprints that archaeologist Mary Leakey's team found at Laetoli in Tanzania.
University of Texas at Austin
E Fossils: Life Size Printout of "Lucy" Adult Australopithecus Afarensis [Pdf]
A printout to help students identify the parts of "Lucy" and her size.
Talk Origins Archive
Talkorigins: Biography: Donald Johanson
A biography of Donald Johanson, an anthropologist who has discovered many homo erectus skeletons.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Shoulder Bones Fuel Debate
A shoulder blade was recently discovered that belonged to a 3-year-old humanlike female who lived more than 3 million years ago. Scientists are studying the fossil to learn whether the creature climbed trees.
BBC
Bbc: 'Lucy's Baby' Found in Ethiopia
In September 2006, the bones of a female Australopithecus Afarensis were unearthed. This extremely rare juvenile specimen allowed scientists a new insight into characteristics of an important human ancestor.
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Archaeology Info: Australopithecus Afarensis
This site provides information on the Australopithecus afarensis, a species that is believed to be a human ancestor.
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Washington State University: Hominid Species Timeline
This complete resource contains a chronological chart that shows the main hominid species and their approximate relationships in time. A description of each hominid is included as well.
Science Daily
Science Daily: Earliest Baby Girl Ever Discovered
Article provides a good overview of the exciting find of a three-year-old girl skeleton dating from 3.3 million years ago as well as the significant scientific contributions of this find.
Talk Origins Archive
Talk Origins: The Hominid Species
Talk Origins gives a broad description of the types of Hominid species, and then gives a description of each species. Includes the specific characteristics of each, and explains the differences between the species.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:how Did Humans Evolve?
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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Cartage.org: Australopithecus Afarensis
This essay provides a picture along with brief physical description of one of modern man's earliest ancestors.
Curated OER
Australopithecus Afarensis Image: Zeresenay Alemseged
In September of 2006 the bones of a female Australopithecus Afarensis were unearthed. This extremely rare juvenile specimen allowed scientists a new insight into characteristics of an important human ancestor. Learn more about this...
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Dikika Girl Bones Image: Max Planck Institute
In September of 2006 the bones of a female Australopithecus Afarensis were unearthed. This extremely rare juvenile specimen allowed scientists a new insight into characteristics of an important human ancestor. Learn more about this...