In creating these posters, the class will be creating a comprehensive, detailed timeline of the evolution of hominids. Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson. Define evolution and express what they do and do not believe about the evolution of humans. Create posters incorporating, with images and words, the research on their groups stages of hominids, adding to a visual timeline explaining and illustrating the evolution of hominids over the past 4.5 million years.
Students then share their answers.
On a piece of poster board, each group creates a poster dedicated to their stage of hominid evolution. The name of the species and the approximate dates of existence should label the top of the poster. In the lower left quadrant, students should provide a map indicating where this stage of hominid is thought to have lived. In the lower right quadrant, students should provide drawings or photocopies of information regarding aspects of daily life with explanations of how these items relate to the lives of these hominids. If photocopies or Internet images are used on the poster, students should be sure to offer a bibliographical reference for each picture.