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Read about the discoveries of different Paleoanthropologists to learn about how their finds have influenced and changed our understanding of human origins:
Donald Johanson:
http://content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1882969,00.html
(You can use multiple different sites for information on Donald Johanson.)
Examine how this person influenced the field of Paleoanthropology as a result of his/her research and prehistoric finds, especially in the Olduvai Gorge.
WRITE & ANALYZE (20 points = 25 sentences required plus references/web citations):
– Write a one page discussion about how the Paleoanthropologist’s research and discovery influenced the field.
– Explain who Donald Johanson is.
– Describe an excavation location, fossil discovery, and evaluation of the hominin species.
– Explain the dating technique(s) used to determine the age of the fossil and artifacts.
– Examine how the Paleoanthropologist may have investigated the behavior of the early hominin using a biocultural perspective.
Include a link to a web resource/article that provides additional information.
Please keep in mind…
- Must be a minimum of 25 sentences.
- All requirements must relate to Johanson’s discoveries.
- Please follow the instructions as that is exactly what the professor is expecting.
- You can use multiple sources to find the information.
