Labs
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- Lab 1: Dedication and Thanks
- This page expresses gratitude to key individuals involved in the creation of the work, highlighting thanks to Dr. John Asoszatia-Petheo for teaching, Professor Barbara Oldham for image collection assistance, students for refining assignments, Dr. Claver Hategekimana for technical support, contributors for their work and images, Dr. Karl Polivka for proofreading, and the author's wife, Amanda H. S. Taub, for her support.
- Lab 2: Identifying Bones I
- This page details an assignment for students to memorize the names, locations, and functions of the 206 human bones, preparing them for an upcoming quiz. It also includes copyright information for the images and content used in the assignment.
- Lab 4: Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
- This page covers the Hardy-Weinberg Principle of Equilibrium, detailing its use in predicting allele frequencies in populations across generations. It explains the application of equations for calculating distributions of dominant, recessive, and intermediate traits under stable conditions. Additionally, it presents questions that challenge students to apply these principles to hypothetical scenarios involving selective pressures and changes in allele frequencies.
- Lab 5: Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium - Class Genealogy
- This page describes a student activity focused on analyzing genetic traits such as ear lobes and tongue rolling. It involves calculating genetic frequencies and encourages consideration of broader population implications. The page also provides external resources for exploring the evolutionary impact of these monogenetic traits.
- Lab 6: Lab 5 and 6- Primates
- This page outlines a group project that involves researching and presenting on a specific primate. Groups must cover detailed aspects such as classification, habitat, diet, social behavior, physical traits, and unique characteristics. Presentations are to last about ten minutes, supported by a comprehensive information sheet. The project emphasizes teamwork with mandatory participation from all members and offers an extra credit opportunity for further taxonomic classification.
- Lab 7: Bone Injuries
- This page presents academic tasks for students on human anatomy and anthropology, emphasizing the identification of bone abnormalities and the evaluation of age, sex, and race. It includes activities like comparing fetal skull casts, analyzing findings from "Ötzi," and summarizing conclusions from CT scans of Tutankhamen, illustrating the role of modern imaging in archaeology.
- Lab 8: Early Hominid Cranium Comparison Checklist
- This page describes a group activity where students compare early hominid craniums using a checklist. They measure various skull features, including braincase, facial characteristics, and dentition. The activity encourages analysis of trends and differences among the skulls, fostering observation and critical thinking regarding cranial morphology and evolution.
- Lab 9: Middle Hominid Cranium Comparison Checklist
- This page describes a hands-on activity for students to compare middle hominid crania using measurements and observations of cranial features. It promotes teamwork and proper techniques with calipers, while prohibiting physical modifications to the specimens. Students will evaluate features like forehead shape, browridge, nasal dimensions, and tooth alignment, thereby deepening their understanding of hominid skull variations.
- Lab 10: Recent Hominid Cranium Comparison Checklist
- This page details a classroom activity in which students examine and measure skull anatomy in small groups. They focus on features like braincase shape, brow ridges, and dental structures. The activity encourages analysis of trends and differences among skulls, linking observations to species classification based on skeletal characteristics.
- Lab 11: Appendix- Chart - Possible Early Humans Ancestors…or not
- This page summarizes early human ancestors, detailing species like Sahelanthropus, Ardipithecus, and various Homo, along with their weight, height, cranial capacity, and age. It highlights significant evolutionary traits such as bipedalism, tool use, and fire control, covering a timeline from 7 million to 100,000 years ago to illustrate the progression of human evolution and adaptations.

