NOTE: Use the Stanford textbook as you would a dictionary or encyclopedia. It is not necessary to read each and every word in each and every chapter--the online lectures will focus on the most important material. I recommend that you view the assignments for the unit and then pick and choose material from the textbook to help you finish the assignments and labs.
Most of the links in the lecture section will take you to web sites outside of Cascadia. Please make sure you follow the links on those pages as many of the sites use multiple pages to present the information.
CS = Stanford et. al. Biological Anthropology, 2nd edition
ED = Dettwyler Dancing Skeletons
Text book Readings: |
CS: Ch. 10-14 Finish ED |
| Lecture 1: | Bipedality: Origins, Anatomy (use the left navigation pane to see all features) |
| Lecture 2: | Evolution of Big Brains, Primate Intelligence; Video |
| Lecture 3: | The Hominins: Early Hominins, Early Homo; Modern Humans; Controversy; Got high speed internet? Watch the Becoming Human documentary (optional) |
| Assignments: | Debate Dancing Skeletons essay Public Awareness Campaign Exam III |
| Worksheets: | Human Evolution |
Suggested Timeline
Week 9: lectures 1 and 2; begin work on Human Evolution worksheet; prep for the final debate; continue work on Public Awareness Campaign; Dancing Skeletons essay
Week 10: lecture 3; participate in debate; continue work on Public Awareness Campaign; continue work on Human Evolution worksheet
Week 11: complete Public Awareness Campaign; complete work on Human Evolution worksheet; Exam III
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