This course explores the evolutionary origins of humankind by digging into the Rift Valley in Eastern Africa. The learning outcomes include understanding humanity's common past, identifying fossils, and gaining insights into our competing ancestors. The course teaches skills such as fossil discovery and analysis. The teaching method involves a TED-Ed talk by Louise Leakey. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in anthropology, human evolution, and paleontology.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Who are we
We are one species
We have a common past
How we find fossils
Lake Turkana
Homo erectus
Who were we
Conclusion
Taught by
TED-Ed
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Reviews
5.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review
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This course was very informative and educational, I thought that Louise did a very excellent job of in her presentation! I plan to return to the course again as a review to perhaps obtain information that I first missed ! Thank you !!
