1. The study of humankind at all times, and in all places
Anthropology
The study of humankind at all times, and in all places
Cultural Studies • Archaeology • Physical Anthropology• Linguistics

2. Behavior
Humankind is behaviorally unique: We adapt to our environment by using Ideas!
Observations
Beliefs
Innovation and Invention

3. Diversity
Customs
Beliefs
Values
Norms
Ideas and behaviors are shared patterns which vary between diverse societies. They are integrated, symbolic expressions known as
Culture

4. CULTURE
The most potent ability ever possessed by any creature since the beginning of Life on Earth:
What is it?
How does it work?
Where did it come from?

5. Past Cultures
Archaeology Interprets past cultures through analysis of artifacts and features left behind:
Activities
Behaviors
Technologies
Social Structure

6. Origins
Humankind is biologically unique: We are the only species without subspecies
What are the origins of humanity?
How and why have we changed over time?
What is adaptation and how is it related to evolution?

7. Human Variation People are different from, yet similar to each other.
What are the differences?
What are the similarities?
Why are humans so different from all other creatures on earth?

8. Biocultural Evolution
We adapt to our environment BIOCULTURALLY – Not through biological response alone!

9. Origin of Life on Earth
All life on earth is related through common proteins!
What are proteins?
How are they made?
Where do they come from?