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When Apes Conquered Europe

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Where are they now? Apes are humans' closest evolutionary ancestor, yet they only live in small areas in Africa and Asia. Learn how their geography changes with evolution in a video lesson from the PBS Eon series. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Combine with additional videos from the same series as an exploration of the evolution of species
  • Incorporate as an introduction to a lesson on human evolution
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects an understanding of fossil indications of evolution
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses images and animations to support the content
  • Presenter's excitement for the topic makes the video more engaging
Cons
  • None