1. The Origin of Humans
September 10, 2012

3. A Selection of Views Judeo-Christian Creation Theory (Adam & Eve)
Big Bang Theory
Salish Origin Theory
Evolution?

4. Charles Darwin
Published a book called “On the Origin of Species”
Developed the Theory of Evolution.
Evolution is constantly happening based on Survival of the Fittest and Natural Selection

5. Natural Selection
Organisms with characteristics that help them survive are less likely to die off and more likely to survive, reproduce and pass on those traits to their offspring.
Examples:
Gazelles
Green and brown beetles

6. The Stone Age Paleolithic – 2,000,000 BC – 10,000
Mesolithic – 10,000 BC – 8,000 BC
Neolithic – 8000 BC – 5,000 BC
Homo Habilis
Homo Erectus
Homo Sapiens

7. Evolution in the Stone Age
Australopithecus
4,000,000 BC
Homo Habilis
2,700,000 BC
Homo Erectus
1,300,000 BC
Homo Sapiens
200,000 BC

8. Focus Questions Describe in your own words, Survival of the Fittest?
How does Survival of the Fittest affect evolution?
Why is the theory of Evolution not really a theory of creation?
What was the “Scopes Monkey Trial?