Much of "The Real Eve" is based on the research of Oxford scholar Dr. Stephen Oppenheimer. Just as counting the rings in a tree helps to determine its age, researchers believe they can count markers in the cells of living humans to trace our lineage back to our common ancestor, "mitochondrial Eve." Through the comparison of genetic samples taken from thousands of people from all parts of the globe, Oppenheimer offers evidence that: There have been about 7,000 human generations. The only human group to have survived its migration out of Africa traveled in one wave about 80,000 years ago. Humans first crossed the land bridge from Siberia to the Americas before the last Ice Age.

250-300 words A) Use the following questions to guide your ORID (interpretation) of the video content: Who is the Real Eve? Where and when did she live? What is the scientific basis that a Real Eve existed? What is mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)? How is mitochondrial DNA passed through generations? When did this group of hominids migrate out of Africa? What were the primary causes of the migration of hominid groups? When did modern-day humans first migrate into what is now Europe? What caused humans to evolve into different races with unique characteristics? C) Write a reflective essay (a minimum of 250 words) about your thoughts and interpretation of the video "The Real Eve." Do not spend too much time explaining the details of the events. Think about how you feel about the topic; choose key points or information from the video that you have helped you understand the content better. D) Use the following proofreading and revision checklist to help you complete your essay. Do you have a good hook sentence? Does your opening grab readers’ attention? Have you used appropriate transition words to link ideas and move readers from one point to the next? Have you used an acceptable font? Are your grammar and punctuation correct?