Long-held Theory on Human Gestation Refuted

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. This is a fine synopsis of a previously reported (and highly technical) study that shows the thought process behind challenging an existing theory. The subject is human evolution and the biology of childbirth. It encompasses basic anthropology concepts such as walking upright, as well as the biology of energy needs in pregnancy. Long-held views (that narrow birth canals are required for bipedalism) are debunked by careful analysis of how women with varying hip widths actually walk—and the authors found no difference.

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Direct Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120827152037.htm

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: evolution, pregnancy, theory, metabolism, gestation, birth canal, text complexity, informational text, childbirth

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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