Inquiries Into Bipedalism
Investigate human evolution through hands-on fossil analysis, virtual museum visits, and interactive exploration of bipedal adaptations.
Investigate human evolution through hands-on fossil analysis, virtual museum visits, and interactive exploration of bipedal adaptations.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Analyze fossil evidence using scientific methods
Interpret footprint data for height estimation
Construct and understand phylogenetic trees
Explore virtual museum collections
Evaluate evidence for human evolution
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2.5 Hours PreRecorded video
8 quizzes, 7 discussion prompts
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There are 3 modules in this course
This comprehensive course provides hands-on experience in studying human evolution and bipedalism through interactive activities and virtual exploration. Students examine fossil evidence, analyze footprint data, and create phylogenetic trees to understand human origins. The curriculum includes virtual visits to the Smithsonian's Hall of Human Origins and fossil sites in Africa, teaching practical skills in fossil analysis and evolutionary reconstruction. Through engaging with 3D models and real scientific data, students learn how researchers piece together the story of human evolution.
Inquiry Activities
Module 1 · 10 Hours to complete
Visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Science in Action
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Chair and Professor of Anthropology
Jeremy "Jerry" DeSilva is a paleoanthropologist specializing in early human locomotion and foot anatomy. He authored *First Steps* and advocates for science education, living in Norwich, VT with his family.
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