Bipedalism

Background: Bipedalism is considered one of the most significant evolutionary advancements in early humans. Our class activity involved creating "An Instruction Book for Bipedalism."

Instructions: I would like each of your groups to produce an instruction manual that details our bipedal nature. Specifically, your task is to write an instructional manual (much like a manual that shows you how to program a VCR) that details how to move from a fully seated position of a human in a chair to a fully standing human position.

Results: Next to each instruction manual is a video that reflects the results of the manuals. One individual read the instruction manual, another had to perform the instructions exactly as read. You decide which manual was the best!

Links: Click on any of the following links to learn more about bipedalism. Link #1. Link #2. Link #3. Link #4. Link #5.

Manual #1: (click on the manual to see a larger version, or the film icon to view the video. Note: the video is a large file)

 

Manual #2: (click on the manual to see a larger version, or the film icon to view the video. Note: the video is a large file)

Manual #3: (click on the manual to see a larger version, or the film icon to view the video. Note: the video is a large file)