■ Human Evolution: The Complete Story of Our
Existence
■ Easier Student Viewing Questions
1. Where did the first humans come from?
2. What makes humans different from monkeys and apes?
3. Why is walking on two feet important?
4. What clues do scientists use to learn about early humans (bones, tools, etc.)?
5. Who was Lucy? Why was she an important discovery?
6. What new skill did Homo habilis (the “handy man”) use to survive?
7. How was Homo erectus different from the humans that came before?
8. Why was learning to use fire such a big deal?
9. How did early humans move out of Africa to new lands?
10. Who were the Neanderthals?
11. What helped them live in the cold Ice Age?
12. What are some ways Neanderthals were like modern humans?
13. What does DNA tell us about the connection between Neanderthals and us?
14. What new things did Homo sapiens (modern humans) do that were special?
15. What makes humans unique today? (Think: talking, art, tools, teamwork)
■ Think About It: How do fossils, tools, and DNA help tell the story of how humans changed over time?
■ Bonus: If humans keep changing in the future, what do you think we might be like?