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Neanderthals on Trial
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
Casts of Characters
Rotate and compare the casts of two famous ancient
skulls—those of a Neanderthal and an early modern
human—and see if you can find the many anatomical
differences that paleoanthropologists use to distinguish
between the two. (QuickTime plugin required.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Into the Fray: The Producer's Story
In this essay, NOVA Producer Mark Davis talks the challenge
of reporting on a topic with so many differences in opinion
and what he found when he looked at the process behind the
science. (Grades 9-12)
Tracing Ancestry with mtDNA
In this article, learn about mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA),
which unlike nuclear DNA, passes from mother to offspring
unchanged. Trace ancestry through six generations in an
interactive family tree. (Flash plugin required; non-Flash version available.)
(Grades 9-12)
Dig and Deduce (Hot Science)
Uncover bones and artifacts and then try to figure out
what the evidence suggests in this online activity.
(Flash plug-in required; non-Flash version available.)
(Grades 9-12)
Plus:
Resources
Program transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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