Human Evolution and Our Connection to Apes
Paleontology Unit Intro
How are we similar?
How are we similar?
How are we different?
How are we different?
Ape Family Tree
What about our relation to Apes?
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Questions to consider
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When did we evolve?
Where did we come from?
How did we evolve?
What did we evolve from?
What is a Hominid?
You are a hominid just like the species below.
Hominid – is a bipedal primate
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Human vs. Gorilla
Hominids
Hominids
Apes
Apes
Large,
Medium,
Small, or
none??
No crest
No crest
Large (very pronounced)
Large (very pronounced)
Large,
Medium,
Small, or
None??
How big is its snout, or muzzle?
How big is its snout, or muzzle?
Large,
Medium,
Small, or
None??
Bony ridge (eyebrow bone) above the eyes
Bony ridge (eyebrow bone) above the eyes
Large
Large
Small
Small
Large,
Medium,
Small, or
None??
Arch or shape of the jaw (top or bottom)
Arch or shape of the jaw (top or bottom)
U – shaped
U – shaped
(parallel)
(parallel)
V – shaped
V – shaped
(parabola)
(parabola)
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Large,
Medium, or
Small ??
The angle of the face (measured in degrees)
The angle of the face (measured in degrees)
How to measure
How to measure
How to measure
How to measure
The circumference of the brain
The circumference of the brain
Use the measuring tape around the skull
Use the measuring tape around the skull
Delve into the fascinating world of paleontology and human evolution through engaging visuals and thought-provoking questions. Discover the similarities and differences between humans and apes, explore the ape family tree, and learn about hominids. From examining foreheads to dental arcades, uncover the evolutionary journey that led to modern humans and their relationships with other primates.
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Apes and Humans How are we similar? How are we different?
What about our relation to Apes? Ape Family Tree ?
Questions to consider: When did we evolve? Where did we come from? How did we evolve? What did we evolve from?
What is a Hominid? You are a hominid just like the species below. Hominid is a bipedal primate
Forehead Large, Medium, Small, or none?? Apes Hominids
Large, Medium, Small, or None?? Sagittal Crest No crest Large (very pronounced)
Prognathism How big is its snout, or muzzle? Large, Medium, Small, or None??
Supra-Orbital Ridge Bony ridge (eyebrow bone) above the eyes Large Small Large, Medium, Small, or None??
Dental Arcade Arch or shape of the jaw (top or bottom) U shaped (parallel) V shaped (parabola)
Canines Large, Medium, or Small ?? 123 1 2 3
Facial Slope The angle of the face (measured in degrees)
Facial Slope How to measure
Facial Slope How to measure
Cranial Size circumference The circumference of the brain See full size image Use the measuring tape around the skull
