Evolution and Adaptation · Evolution

Human Evolution

Exploring the biological origins of humans and our relationship to other primates.

Key Questions

  1. 1What physical adaptations allowed early humans to thrive in diverse climates?
  2. 2How does DNA evidence complement the physical evidence of human evolution?
  3. 3In what ways are humans still evolving today?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - Biological WorldNCCA: Senior Cycle - Biology
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: The Living World: Foundations of Biology
Unit: Evolution and Adaptation
Period: Evolution

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