Hominid Evolution -Archaeology, Palaeoanthropology, Science, Prehistory, History
In this 8-week course, students will learn about the evolution of hominids from an Australian Archaeologist.
Owen Archaeologist
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(25)
What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. OPTIONAL: I will provide feedback if learners would like to write a summary after each lesson. They can either summarise the lecture and discussion in our class, or they can summarise one aspect or topic from the lesson. This will demonstrate understanding and allow me as a teacher to provide further explanation and clarification as applicable. They can either upload a screenshot or a document to the classroom or in a message, or they can show their work in person at the start of the next class. Each class recording will be made available so that learners who need to can review the lesson from each day before moving on to the next day.Assessment
OPTIONAL: - End of the course multiple choice quiz; - On Day 1, I will provide a list of possible essay topics, should any of my students wish to turn in an essay at the end of this course for feedback and marking/grading.Grading
includedClass Experience
This course will cover the following topics and material: Week 1: The evolution of the universe, life, and forms of intelligence; This week we will explore the origins of life on Earth and the possibility of astrobiological discoveries in the future. Week 2: Classification of Life, the Nature of Mammals and the Nature of Primates; This week we will cover the Domains and Kingdoms that life can be categorised into, including marsupials, monotremes, and mega fauna. Week 3: Footsteps Towards Humanity: Early Hominids, Hominins, Hominoids, and Pongids; This week we will discuss the journey from primate to the cusp of what it means to be human. Week 4: The Evolution of Early Hominids and Hominins - Through the Interpretation of the Fossil Evidence and Existing Primates; Week 5: Homo Erectus, Neanderthal, Denisovan, and "The Hobbit" (Homo Floresiensis); This week we will delve into the Genus Homo that eventually led to us, as well as looking at recent DNA evidence of extinct species that are still present in our genetics. Week 6: Becoming Human: Anatomically Modern Humans, and how a Super Volcano almost ended our Genus; This week we will also discuss the Origins of Speech in humans and in other animals. Week 7: The Migration of Modern Humans Around the World (Genetic Evidence and Dates); Week 8: From Microbes to Space, and ongoing debates.
Learning Goals
Learners will understand how the Genus Homo evolved, leading to humans as we are today.
They will learn how scientists discover and interpret the evidence found to explain our origins.
Learners will also be introduced to recent discoveries and debates in the field of paleoanthropology and archaeology.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
- I will use Google Slides to screen share information during the live classes.
- I may share videos via YouTube in our classroom in between live classes as applicable to the material taught that week.
- Learners will not need to access the internet outside of Outschool for this course.
- The Scientific Method is used in this class, as is the Theory of Evolution, amongst other widely accepted forms of evidence.
Supply List
- Paper and pencil or pen, or electronic device to take notes with if they want to; - On Day 1, I will provide a list of possible essay topics, should any of my students wish to turn in an essay at the end of this course for feedback and marking/grading.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2022
4.8
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As a qualified Archaeologist, I have taken tertiary-level units of study that specialise in the evolution of primates and hominids, as well as anatomy and forensics.
Further, I have taken specialised courses which cover paleoanthropology, the Pleistocene epoch, and the Holocene epoch.
I have degrees, post-graduate, and professional qualifications in the following areas of expertise, which includes the evolution of our species:
- Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology & History
- A1 First-Class Honours in Archaeology
- Member of AAA (Australian Archaeological Association)
- Member of ASHA (Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology)
- PhD Candidate in Archaeology (Full Scholarship)
- Academic Medal in Undergraduate Coursework
- Winner of the Robert Mays Memorial Prize for North Queensland History
- Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society
- I have co-authored published articles in professional archaeological journals
- I have delivered speeches at the Australiasian Mining History Association
- Winner of the Best Poster Presentation at AAA
- I have started my TESOL (150-Hours) Professional Certificate through Arizona State University, and I expect to complete this
within the next month
I am also a homeschool father of multiple children. We have always homeschooled and participated in distance education. We came to Outschool in 2018 as learners, and now I am excited to also teach on this platform. I understand the needs of parents of learners here as I am one myself. Further, I am a native English speaker. Reviews
Live Group Class
$160
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class
