Animals and People

Reflect on a time where you were struck with the behavior of an animal that was like a human's.

Why study primates?

Of all animals, the bonobo is the closest genetic relation to humans
Why do we study primates to learn about humans? What can we hope to learn about humans by studying primates?

Convinced?

What was the single most convincing evidence you heard for any of our three theories (Creationism, Evolution, or Intelligent Design)? Why did you find it convincing

Why?

Why do you think the teaching of creationism has gotten less popular while the teaching of intelligent design has grown more popular?

Explain....

1. What each of the following believes:
a. Evolution
b. Creationism
c. Intelligent design

2. Which theory does the picture below describe?

Evolution or Intelligent Design?

Which do you think should be taught in schools, intelligent design or evolution? Is it offensive to teach the other? Why or why not?

Neanderthal

What adaptations did Neanderthals have that made them likely to survive an ice age?

What do you have that makes you an evolutionary success story?

What trait do you possess that that makes you suited to survive and pass your genes onto the next generation?

Example: Mr. Bernstein has a big brain which allowed him to complete College and get a job that can put food on his family's table.

Homo Ergaster

Based on what we saw in "Savage Family", what new adaptations did Ergaster possess that made them more likely to survive?

Climate change

In each of the episodes of "Walking with caveman" climate change is responsible for causing some species to die out, and others to adapt and thrive. Are human beings vulnerable to climate change today? What people would be most susceptible to a warming climate? How are they vulnerable?

Evolutionary Success

What makes some species an evolutionary success while others die out?

Explain...

in your own words, what the theory of evolution is.

Looking at pictures

What does the picture above suggest? Do you agree with what it is trying to say? Explain your rationale.

Did men come from Apes?

Do you believe than human beings are descended from apes? Why or why not?

What is Anthrpology?

Based on your prior knowledge, and information from classroom posters and the internet, what do you think Anthropology studies?