This week we will be focusing on understanding early humans and the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution.

Standards:

• 6.G.1.1 Explain how the physical features and human characteristics of a place influenced the development of civilizations, societies and regions (e.g., location near rivers and natural barriers, trading practices and spread of culture).

• 6.C&G.1.2 Summarize the ideas that shaped political thought in various civilizations, societies and regions (e.g., divine right, equality, liberty, citizen participation and integration of religious principles).

By the end of this week, you will be able to answer the following questions:

1. How does archeology provide knowledge of early human life?

2. How and why did early humans move out of Africa?

3. What factors influenced the location of the earliest civilizations?