Man

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/man

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Homo sapiens
2. What is the geographic origin?Africa, with migration leading to global distribution
3. What does the word "Homo sapiens" mean?It is the scientific name for humans, meaning "wise man" in Latin. It shows we are the species that can think and talk in complex ways.
4. Why can humans walk on two legs?Humans evolved to walk on two legs, which freed our hands to use tools and make things. This helped us survive and build tools.

Anthropocene: A proposed geological epoch characterized by significant human impact on Earth's geology and ecosystems.
Cognitive Abilities: Mental processes including thinking, learning, remembering, and problem-solving.
Cultural Evolution: The change and development of human societies and cultures over time through learned behaviors.