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Evolution - Homologous Structures in Humans
Lesson9 of 13 in this unit
Cool+SecondaryYear 10ScienceBiologyEnvironmentalBiodiversity
Lesson Summary
Students investigate the adaptations of the human hand and foot, and speculate about the role these played in human evolution. Students are asked to observe the structure and motion of their own hands and feet and report on their observations.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the significance of the opposable thumb in humans and how this has influenced our evolution.
Success criteria
Students can:
- recognise a range of adaptations of the human hand and foot
- recognise how human feet and hands have evolved from the same homologous structure.
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