7th Grade Social Studies SS070203

Unit 2: Beginnings of Human Societies Lesson 3

Hominid Skulls Analysis Sheet

1. What characteristics do all six skulls have in common?

2. In what ways are the six skulls different from each other?

3. Based on the information provided and the picture, hypothesize about the chronological order of
the six skulls.

a. Which skull do you think is the oldest? Why?

b. Which skull do you think is the most recent? Why?

c. List the chronological order of the skulls, based on your observations.

4. Based on the information and your analysis, what predictions can you make about how these
hominids would have lived? You should consider brain size, tools, location, jaws/teeth, and/or
eyes.