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PPT
Curated OER

The Origin of Humans

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Where did human beings come from? How did they settle into communities and civilizations? Your class will find the answers in this fascinating presentation, which takes the viewer through the stages of mankind, from the primitive...
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Article
Science Daily

Science Daily: The Oldest Homo Sapiens

For Students 9th - 10th
The oldest fossils of modern humans (Homo Sapiens) found near Omo Kibish, Ethiopia, have been identified as being approximately 196,000 years old. This article points out the amazing significance of these findings.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Cenozoic Era the Age of Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the Cenozoic Era, the age of mammals.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Theories Behind the Extinction of Neanderthals

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the discovery of Homo neanderthalensis and describes the different theories that have been put forward to explain why Neanderthals became extinct.