| Skulls – our own, from extant primates, and from fossils can tell us a lot about our human evolution. Objectives: - Students learn how measure and observe primate skulls – including their own!
- Students will use data to reconstruct tree.
Procedure- Examine Skulls
- Record observations on worksheet
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Background Smithsonian Human Evolution Questions to Ponder Q:Why do humans have such small canine teeth? A: Q: What is the purpose of a saggital crest? A: | Our Proconsul skull proved to represent a species named africanus. The forehead was rounded and smooth. The teeth were more like those of chimpanzees. |
|  Adult Human
Baby Chimp
Homo habilus
Boisei |
Adult Human
