TedEd Human Evolution Youtube Video Guide

This TedEd Human Evolution Youtube Video Guide challenges student to explore the fascinating journey of human evolution, from the genetic adaptations that have allowed Tibetans to thrive at high altitudes to the development of lactose tolerance among various populations around the globe. Analyze the roles of natural selection, genetic drift, and epigenetic modifications in shaping our genetic makeup. Reflect on how these ongoing changes continue to affect our survival and adaptation in an ever-evolving world. Conduct further research and learn how modern medicine and biotechnological innovations like CRISPR-Cas9, stem cell therapies, and synthetic biology may influence the future of human evolution.

Note: This YouTube Guide is meant to accompany the viewing of this Free YouTube video here titled “Is human evolution speeding up or slowing down?” by Laurence Hurst.

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Tips for using this TedEd Human Evolution Youtube Video Guide in your classroom:

• • Print one, double-sided TedEd Human Evolution Youtube Video Guide for each student
  • Preview the next question on the YouTube guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
  • Pause at the times designated on the YouTube guide, encourage students to debate, discuss and talk about their ideas before writing their answers.
  • Discourage students from simply copying answers.
  • Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
  • If time allows, feel free to rewind and show important parts of the clip again for additional analysis.
  • On average, this YouTube guide will require about 15~20 minutes per episode

This .zip file includes:

• • An Answer Key w/ CCSS Alignment (PDF - 2 Pages)
  • A Student Movie Guide (PDF - 2 Pages)
  • A PDF with link to a Google Slides version (8 Slides)
  • Admin Movie Request, CCSS alignment, Permission Slip (2 Pages)