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UNIT 1: Prehistory

Unit 1: Prehistory and Early Man

THE PROJECTS ARE BULLETED BELOW 

PREHISTORY NOTES GEOGRAPHY NOTES  ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
SUMMARY UNIT 1 NOTES Handouts for Unit 1 Prehistory

FOR REVIEW SHEET CLICK CAVEMAN

TASK: HUNTER AND GATHERER

 

Just like the Early People of our time, you have to be a HUNTER and look for information about  your chosen topic as well as GATHER the details in order to make your project a success. You must choose one of the following tasks below.

 Each bullet is a different project.  There are links below to help you find information.  Do not forget to utilize the various resources in the classroom and the library!

 

 
  • Create a TIMELINE of the different types of man that is both colorful and informative

  • Prepare and present notes and a brief summary of the different types of people that you have encountered on your search for answers

  • Answer One (1) of the web quests completely

  • Design and construct class or individual TIME CAPSULE

    • The time capsule may also be about you and your life, you do not need to follow the website directions

  • Work on something that you think sounds interesting. Make sure you check with Mr. Moore first!!

  • Make a large cave painting which includes a written story depicting the scene you created.

  • Create a diorama of one of the topics below

            Old Stone Age vs. New Stone Age

            The Mammoth Hunt

            Various uses of tools

  • Create a mobile which organizes information of the Unit

  • Construct a Poster on ONE (1) topic below

                        Old Stone Age vs. New Stone Age

                        Various Types of Man

                        Hunter vs. Gatherer

                        Ice Age

                        Timeline of important events during this period

  • Complete as an individual at least two (2) Internet workshops

 

RESEARCH DIRECTIONS

Use the hot list below for information (Recommended).  Make sure if you search on your own, it is from a reputable source like a University and/or a museum.  Take your time when you search, and remain focused on your topic, it is easy to lose track of your topic with so much material.  Maintain the focus on your goals from class.

HOT LIST OF MATERIAL

FLINT ANDS STONES

EVOLUTION : This is a site by PBS which has resources and activities for students

DR. DIG : Ask some pretty smart people some expert questions regarding your topics, or any other questions you might want to ask.

 

Africa: The Cradle of Civilization Be an Archaeologist  Mammouth Saga 
Becoming Human  Human Evolution: You Try It!  Mystery of the First Americans 
Welcome to Prehistory  Human Prehistory: An Exhibition National Geographic: In Search of Human Origins 
Be an Archaeologist  Lucy in the Earth Neanderthal Museum
Cave Paintings Evolution of Man Hominid Journey
Cro-Magnon Fossilized Footprints Human Evolution 
Hominid Species Timeline Homo-Erectus Overview of Human Origins
Homo-Erectus 1  People and Discoveries WALKING WITH CAVEMEN
BBC ARTICLE A CAVE IN AMERICA SMITHSONIAN

 

 


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