Fossils Lab Activity

Description

Objectives In this module’s lab video, you explored anatomical specimens of our hominin ancestors. In this lab activity, you will view additional examples and will apply what you’ve learned. What To Do Navigate to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History online (Links to an external site.) to read about human evolution evidence and then select the 3D collection tab on the left side of the page. Read the text and explanations on this collection before proceeding to the activity. Keep the 3D collection open, as you will use it for the rest of the activity! After you’ve read the information on the site and have reviewed the 3D questions, answer the following questions. Name three specimens identified as Australopithecus. Using the 3D feature, describe how they are similar and how they are different. Speculate about why there might be differences. Name three specimens identified as Neanderthal. Using the 3D feature describe how they are similar and how they are different. Speculate about why there might be differences. Label your answers with the question numbers. The length of your 2 answers should be one page.