The Human Spark | Beyond the Present

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
Keywords
The Human Spark Alan Alda behavior evolution human chimpanzees primates intelligence movement social skills tests common ancestor critical thinking past present future
Subjects
Science History-Social Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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The Human Spark | Beyond the Present

This video from The Human Spark briefly discusses humans' ability to reflect on the past and think about what might happen in the future. In contrast, other animals focus only on the moment. It is this ability to think beyond the present that makes us uniquely human.
Publisher
PBS Learning Media

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