An exercise where students brainstorm ideas surrounding what separates humans from animals in physical, intellectual and cultural areas.

2. EXERCISE
1. Get into a group with 2-4 people
2. Think of how humans and animals are different
in the
three following traits. Answers should show the
uniqueness of humanity over other living
beings.
1. physical traits
2. intellectual traits
3. cultural traits
3. Answers will be shared with the class

3. PHYSICAL TRAITS

4. PHYSICAL TRAITS
Did we forget?
- opposable thumbs
- tilted pelvis = upright walking,
bipedal
- voice box

5. INTELLECTUAL TRAITS

6. INTELLECTUAL TRAITS
Did we forget?
- to be able to think
- self awareness =
foresight/consciousness
- emotions = a will, not instinct
- large/complex brain
- comprehension and investigative wonder

7. CULTURAL TRAITS

8. CULTURAL TRAITS
Did we forget?
- clothes
- language
- morals
- tools
- fire
- civilization = small bands, wide areas, rules
and laws
- domestication = animals/agriculture