Nova: In Search of Human Origins (3pc) | 
| Actor: Nova Classroom Field Trips
Studio: Wgbh Boston
This item is no longer available
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 57299
Format: Color, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 180 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6304469101
UPC: 783421269934
EAN: 9786304469101
ASIN: 6304469101
Theatrical Release Date: 1994
Release Date: March 28, 2000
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Description
View the award-winning exploration of the beginnings and development of the human race. Includes a 12-page comprehensive teacher's guide and The Story of Lucy, Surviving in Africa and The Creative Revolution.
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| Customer Reviews:
Educational, entertaining and engaging November 4, 1999
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have used these tapes in a sixth grade setting with learnig disabled and non-learning disabled students. The host allows the viewer to see science as solving mysteries using intreging clues and the knowledge of experts to help with the discovery. It was a great framework to build lessons around and to engage students to ask insightful questions about the past and our changing views of human development. Beautifully filmed.
An excellent, entertaining, view of human origins. August 3, 1999
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a series that virtually anyone can enjoy. Not only is it educational, but it is entertaining. It is in no way stuffy or academic, but can be used in the classroom with no problem as well. The host, Don Johanson, is a well-known fossil hunter who discovered "Lucy", one of the earliest human ancestors. Probably appropriate for ages from high school to adult.
Outstanding! March 26, 2008
CARL D. BAKER (Longview, Tx United States)
Returning to college @ 48, I took an Anthropology course. We viewed this series and I was hooked! This is not only Don Johanson's personal story of how he found "Lucy," but also OUR story....well, at least a good piece of it.
Dr. Johanson leads us thru human evolution honestly...with the humility to tell us he doesn't have all the answers and the whole story can change as new discoveries are unearthed. Plus, it has been my great fortune to meet and visit with Don and he is so unlike the typical professor...very down to earth and fun! This 3 hour Nova series should be your first step to a greater understanding of our distant anscestors. I recommend it highly!
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