The Evolution of Shelter

Chimpanzees are our

• common ancestor

• uncles

• cousins

• spirit animal

Which animal can you outrun?

• Dog

• Cat

• Cheetah

• Sloth

Apes sleep in

• Caves

• Nests in trees

• Lean-tos

• Nests on the ground.

Caves are found in

• Granite

• Forests

• Sandstone

• Deserts

Lean-tos typically begin with

• One large branch

• Several large branches

• A tree trunk

• Many small branches

Lean-tos branches were assembled using which force?

• Compression

• Torsion

• Tension

• Shear

After lean-tos, the video jumps to

• Clay and straw huts

• Teepees made with animal hides

• Igloos

• Woven tents

Mud was thrown on the top of stick houses to

• Keep out predators

• Keep out the sun

• Keep in the heat

• Keep in the water

Why aren't most modern homes round?

• Too expensive

• Too difficult to build

• Too impractical

• To difficult to maintain

Which benefit do shelters NOT provide?

• Protection from predators

• Protection from the elements

• A sense of community

• Energy