In the Footsteps of a Human

You will figure why some species of monkeys in the Miocene began to move along our evolutionary path, how come they once stood on their hind feet, and why modern monkeys do not evolve. We will also compare the food preferences of ancient and modern people and see how nutrition and lifestyle affect the structure of the body and internal organs. In conclusion, we will discuss the origin of primitive art and its social role.

In the practical part, we will study in detail the reconstruction of the skulls and teeth of real museum exhibits, complete several tasks, and play a game to consolidate the gained knowledge. 

Experts:

Elvira Dorofeeva

Genetic scientist, food technologist.

Graduated with honours from the Faculty of Technology of the Russian State Agrarian University — Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy. Research areas: “Processes and Machinery of Processing Industry of Agricultural Products” and “Agronomy”. Elvira worked in the area of food products examination. Experience with children since 2016: conducting biology and genetics classes, as well as project implementation.