Big Eras 1 and 2 take us from the very beginnings of time to human origins. Over the course of these lessons we will examine significant questions such as how did we get here? What should be taught in school to explain the origins of the universe, and how were early hominids able to exist and survive in such harsh conditions.
To help us with this understanding we will examine these ideas. At the end of these units, you will complete the following tasks.
The following are links to submit the order of presentations, your google presentation and finally your self evaluation. Please fill these out.
What should be taught presentation order
BE 2
You have examined the information comparing Neanderthals to Humans. This task is to determine how closely related Neanderthals are to humans and if they should be given Human Rights
Should Neanderthals be given Human Rights?
Art - what is it good for?
Here is an amazing example of cave art found in France.
BE Story -
Create a story depicting life of the early Homo Sapiens based on the lessons we learn from their art.
include the following ideas in your skit.
technology
economic activity -- how were they able to obtain goods
social organization (division of labor, power, influence of gender)
ideas about the relationship between humans and the environment
religion