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Handout: Introduction to causal maps with the example of upright walking

A handout that introduces students to the causal map to map the evolution and development of traits, with the example of upright walking

Teaching material type Causal map, Reading text

Subject Areas Biology, Human Evolution

Suitable Grade Levels 6-8, 9-12

Concepts Natural selection

Content Anchors Ancient Ancestors

Author: Susan Hanisch

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