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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Origins of Modern Humans: Multiregional or Out of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Two migration theories are on the table for consideration. Weigh the evidence of each one in this article by Donald Johanson of Lucy fame.
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Other

Trans Pacific Project: Transpacific Migrations

For Students 9th - 10th
What an incredible resource that looks at Transpacific migrations peopling the Western Hemisphere, the Pacific islands, and the Chinese diaspora. Included is information about genetic research that traces DNA patterns across the world....
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Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Genetic Markers: Connecting the Dots

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students first learn about genetic markers and how these can be used to learn more about ancient human migration. They then do an activity where they simulate passing on genetic markers, and problem solve to discover the 'migration' path...
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PPT
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Using Dna to Trace Human Migration

For Students 9th - 10th
A slideshow tracing human migration to show that "all living humans originated from populations of ancestors who migrated out of Africa less than 100,000 years ago. Learn how scientists have used genetic markers to trace the migration...
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Early Modern Homo Sapiens

For Students 9th - 10th
An easy-to-understand article traces the origins of modern humans through the use of a simple graph. Various models of migration are also discussed.