Skull Fossil Suggests Simpler Human Lineage

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. This article discusses the discovery of "Skull 5" and the traits that have led scientists to the conclusion that early Homo was a more diverse genus than realized before.

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Direct Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/18/science/fossil-skull-may-rewrite-humans-evolutionary-story.html

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10

Intended Audience: Educators

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: fossil, skull, hominid, evolution, Homo, braincase, informational text, text complexity

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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