Highlights the discoveries of Dr Leakey and their implications for the study of human origins. Traces the development of the first theories about both the emergence of humans and their place of origin and examines the application of modern technology to the study of anthropology. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502900
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Anthropology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Life (Biology)
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Educational technology
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Educational technology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Human evolution
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Life (Biology)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Life - Origin
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Life sciences
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)