Have your students examine how changes in iPhone design over time may lead an iPhone to become an index fossil in the future.

iPhones have changed in size, shape, type of buttons, type of charging cables, having front ‘home’ buttons, removal of headphone sockets, adding cameras, and more over time.   We know when each model was released, so we can use the release of a new model with destructive features to act as a potential ‘index fossil’.

This activity can also be used for students to debate if an iPhone would make a good index fossil.

Does it have worldwide distribution?

Would it be found in all societies?

Would it be found in all environments?

Did it evolve quickly over time?

 

 

 


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