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ORIGINS of HUMANITY. ORIGINS OF HUMANITY. According to scientist and historians, the world was once inter-connected. This, “super-continent” eventually broke apart. It’s called Pangaea. ORIGINS OF HUMANITY.
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ORIGINS OF HUMANITY • According to scientist and historians, the world was once inter-connected. • This, “super-continent” eventually broke apart. • It’s called Pangaea.
ORIGINS OF HUMANITY Millions of years later, the first humans emerged in the area known as Alkebulan.
ORIGINS OF HUMANITY Yes, that means ALL PEOPLE, regardless of race or color, are ORIGINALLY from AFRICA.
ORIGINS OF HUMANITY It is debated however, on how human existence came to be.
ORIGINS OF HUMANITY Some people believe in what is called evolution.
ORIGINS OF HUMANITY Some people believe in the Creation.
ORIGINS OF HUMANITY DISCLAIMER : The following lesson does not necessarily reflect the beliefs or views of Mr. Willoughby or Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Due to federal and state law, “the separation of church and state” applies. Students will be educated on the historical aspect of evolution and the Creation ; not as a means of persuasion or influence. The teacher’s opinion will not be stated nor implied during instruction.
EVOLUTION The scientific method that suggests modern-day humans can trace their lineage to the primitive (ape-like) species.
AUSTRALOPITHECUS • The very 1sthuman-like species • walked on two feet • had small brains. • Long, strong arms built for climbing trees
HOMO HABILIS • The 2nd human-like species that lived in Africa • Credited for being the first species to use stones for tools and building. • Brains were a little larger than the australopithecus species and faces did not stick out as much.
HOMO ERECTUS • The 3rd “human-like” species that lived in Africa. • Known for migrating outside of Africa. • First to use fire . • Brains were a little larger than the homo habilis.
HOMO SAPIEN • The “scientific term” used for modern humans. • Skulls mostly resemble that of human beings.
HUMAN BEING The “non-scientific” term used to describe people. YES……Us, me, you !
EVOLVE !!!!! AS YOU SEE, ACORDING TO EVOLUTION, WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY…. WELL… SOME OF US HAVE ANYWAY !!!!!
WHAT ABOUT YOU !!!!! You are called human being but are you being human ?
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