Program Flyer: Prehistoric PeopleCILC
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Content Provider
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Contact Information
Patti Overholser
poverhol@cmnh.org
1 Wade Oval Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 231-8002 Fax: (216) 231-9960
Program Type
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Primary Disciplines
Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Social Studies/History
Program Description
Trace the development of modern humans using information from fossil hominids as well as clues from living primates. Closely examining primate bones and fossil casts from the Museum galleries, students will "meet" their primate cousins and ancestors. The differences between primate groups will be explored, as well as the characteristics that distinguish primates from other mammals. The human family tree, including "Lucy", will help students understand their place in human prehistory.
Program Format
1. Interactive discussion-what is a human?2. View images of various prehistoric hominids and compare them to modern humans.3. View casts of various hominid bones and discuss how their shapes would affect locomotion.4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
Objectives
Students will--Distinguish between the different primate groups: lemurs, Old World monkeys; New World monkeys; apes and hominids (humans).Describe how science and technology have been used to identify various lines of evidence for human evolution e.g. molecular: DNA, skeletal: comparative anatomy, embryology and behavioral.Recognize differences between various hominid ancestors: Ardipitheus ramidus; Australopithecus afarensis (Lucy); A. boisei; A. garhi; Homo habilis; H. erectus; H. sapiens neandertalensis; and modern H. sapiens. Comparisons will focus on brain size, diet and tool use.
National Standards to which this program aligns
TBD
State Standards to which this program aligns
OHIOGrade 7: Life- 8. Grade 8: Life- 4, 5; Science and Technology- 1. Grade 10: Life (in part)- 12, 15, 20-24.
Program Length
40-50 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
A kit of materials will be shipped to your school prior to this program. Please book at least 2 weeks in advance to allow time for shipping.
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $120.00Point to Point Cost: $120.00By Request/On Demand Cost: $120.00
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Program Fee Notes
Special Offers — Bundle up and save!$10 off per program when 5 or more programs are scheduled. (does not have to be the same program!)
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least seven days before the scheduled appointment. Failure to cancel in advance will result in being charged the price of the program. There is no charge if your program is cancelled due to weather or unforeseen technical problems.
Is video taping allowed?
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
We can connect directly via IP (H.323).ISDN and ATM (H.320) calls require a bridge from the requesting organization, or the Museum can set one up for an additional charge. Connecting organizations are to call the Museum and are responsible for all line charges. Multipoint conferences are possible, but will be assessed an additional charge per connection.
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