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Migration Sensations

Grades: 9-12

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Migration Sensations

This video segment from Faces of America follows the routes of human migration through the haplogroups. We learn that all humans have their origins in East Africa. Over time they migrated from Asia to Europe and later to North and South America. Historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr. examines the haplogroups of Elizabeth Alexander, Kristi Yamaguchi and Meryl Streep.

Source: Faces of America: "Migration Sensations"

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Faces of America is a production of Kundhart McGee Productions, Inkwell Films and Thirteen for WNET.ORG in association with Ark Media.

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According to the segment, where did humans originate? Be specific.
How long did ancient humans remain on this continent?
Following that, when and in what direction did human populations spread?
What are some of the haplogroups mentioned in the segment? How do haplogroups connect diverse groups of people?

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