CA2

• Human Evolution

1. About 800,000 years ago, fire was controlled by early humans.

2. About 6 million years ago most early human species became bipedal.

3. The Homo Habilis used to live in Eastern and Southern Africa.

4. About 12,000 years ago, humans managed to control the growth and breeding of some plants and animals.

5. The Sahelanthropus tchadensis is the earliest human species from the timeline.

• Answer these questions: 

1. What's been the role of climate change in the development of humans?

Climate change has been very important over time since it has made possible the evolution of the human being. The "frequent" alterations of the climate, according to the geological molds, accelerated in arrow the evolution of the man. The need to adapt to the new circumstances accelerated the development of the brain, favored the development of bipedalism, the emergence of working instruments, etc.

2. In your opinion, what is the most significant milestone for the human evolution? Why?

In my opinion, the most important milestone in human evolution  is the dominion of man over fire. This allowed them to adapt to climate changes, improve diet by having a hold on other animals and living in new territories because it provides heat, light and security.

Homo erectus is credited with being the first to master the manipulation of fire.

3. Which early human species was thought to be the first to use tools made from stone?
 The early human species was thought to be the first to use tools made from stone was the Homo habilis.

4. Who were the first human species to travel to and live in Europe? When?

 The first human species to travel to and live in Europe was Homo Heidelbergensis about 700.000 to 200.000 years ago.

5. Which species survived for the longest time? For how long?

The species that survived for the longest time was the Homo Erectus between about 1.89 million and 143.000 years ago. 

CA3

> Activity 1

1.2 Vocabulary Activity: These words appear in the dog breed questionnaire. Look for the meanings AND add 5 more words that you don't know from the same questionnaire.

example: sprinter: (a dog) that can run very fast in short distances (velocista)

• jogger: A dog that runs at a slow and steady pace (trotador)
• breed: the type or race of an animal (raza)
• to hunt: Are dogs that are used to hunt other animals, are very good sniffers and also among their genes are good hunters, they locate the prey so that the hunter can perform their action.(cazador)
• watchdog: Are dogs who are good caretakers of the home and of their masters (perro guardian)
• grooming : Refers to the external care of a pet, is the hygienic care and cleaning is essential for the health and welfare of a pet (asicalamiento)

> Activity 2.- Select 4 SHOWS that attract your attention. In two lines for each show, tell me why you want to watch these shows.

Show 1: Wild Kingdom: I want to these show because i think the wild animals are great and is 

important know the wildlife beacause animals are not only pets, there are many other species of animals that it is important to know about them.

Show 2:Bad Dog: I think this show is very funny. The dogs that appear are not really bad dogs, if not that they show is a funny way the "bad" things that they do. Appear lazy dogs, crazy dogs, thieving dogs, among others and everything is very funny.

Show 3:Whale Wars: I followed this program about 5 years ago, when i saw this program

i began to be interested in the conservation of whales and other species of marine animals, i think the world has to understand that whale hunting is a horrible act and is done in various parts of the world and it is important that there are organizations such as Sea Shepard to help combat this cruel activity. It is a very good program.

Show4: Too Cute : i want to see these show because i considerated it a very cute show as his name says.

This program shows the animals more tender, cute and many puppies and is very entertaining to see.