Follow the biological journey of the human species as we travel back in time to analyse primate features - analyse primate features to be able to discuss trends in human evolution over time. The session will start with an interactive comparison of primate skulls followed by a quick question challenge: Team Quadruped or Team Biped, to get students up and moving!

Facilitators will spend the bulk of the session exploring the biological and cultural trends working with a range of replica Hominin skulls and tools in an engaging and hands on context.

This session is perfect for the Curriculum link: Biology 91606 (3.6) – demonstrate an understanding of trends in human evolution.

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Bookings are essential. Available during term ​time. *Different rates may apply to international student groups.

Learning Outcomes:

Year 13

  • Compare living hominids
  • Discuss biological and cultural trends in human evolution
  • Recognise tools from hominin tool cultures (Oldowan, Acheulean and Mousterian), link these to hominin species and their use

Year 13

  1. Life processes, ecology & evolution: Explore the evolutionary processes that have resulted in the diversity of life on earth and appreciate the place and impact of humans within these processes
  2. Biology 91606 (3.6) – demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution

 

Our Auckland Zoo virtual learning sessions are a great way to bring the zoo to you, wherever you are in the world! They have been developed with the latest local and global conservation and wildlife science in mind.

Available for: Year 13 students
Duration: 45 minutes; Bookable from Monday-Friday with a variety of times to choose from
Capacity: 1 class (up to 35 students)
Cost of session: $100 per class (inc GST) with 10% of your payment going straight towards our Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund - helping to save wildlife in wild places. How awesome is that!

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Tertiary Education

We can also offer this session as part of a Tertiary education visit.

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We recommend a complimentary pre-visit as part of your planning for your Zoo visit. Please contact the Conservation Learning team for more information.

Please note, these pre-visits are considered professional appointments and complimentary entry will not be provided for children or family members. 

Email: conservationlearning@aucklandzoo.co.nz
(09) 360 3817
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