smithsonian museum project diet and human evolution

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Locate the area with exhibit called “Human Family Tree.” Look at, touch and examine the reproduction skulls.

Hand-Draw a picture of your favorite skull from the museum, using a full sheet of paper.

Find the panels labeled “Primate Family Tree” and “Evolution FAQ.” Fill in the blanks based on the information regarding Are you Related to Other Living Things?”

What evidence do you find that humans and banana trees share a common ancestor?

Now, turn and walk towards a free-standing glass case that has skeletons in it.The text on the left side will read: Adapted to Warm Climates; the right side reads:Adapted to Cold Climates. Describe the physical attributes of bodies that are adapted to warm or to cold climates. Bullet points will be fine