Students will be able to...
analyze what made it possible for early human to settle in one place
determine why fire was an important advancement
compare the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras
discuss what features of civilizations they think are most important
understand how domesticated animals improve humans’ lives
define key vocabulary words related to early humans
SS Binder
Chromebook
3-D Fire Note Sheets (given in class)
Early Man Learning Stations Point Handout (given in class)
Types of Hominids Packet (given in class)
Art Supplies
What do you already know and what do you wonder about in regards to early humans?
Your group will be rotating through stations to learn about Early Man in order to create 3-D fire. You will be investigating the Paleolithic Era, the Neolithic Era, The Great Migration and elements of a civilization. Stations do not need to be completed in order.
At each station, you should read the directions, follow them carefully, and complete the station tasks in a thorough and thoughtful manner. You will need to work collaboratively with your group. That means that you will need to be inclusive and respectful of your peers. However, that does not mean that one person will do the work and the others will simply copy the answers.
See below on how to assemble your finished fire. You may cut it out at each station, but DO NOT fold and glue until you have visited all SIX stations.
Let's wrap the activity up by using your 3-D fire notes to answer the following Think Questions.
Paleolithic Era- Why was fire an important achievement?
Neolithic Era- What made it possible for early man to settle in one place?
Neolithic Agricultural Revolution- How did domesticated animals improve humans' lives?
Paleolithic vs. Neolithic- Describe the art that humans in each era created?
Features of Civilizations- What feature of civilizations do you think is most important?
Complete the "Lessons from the San" Achieve article.