Early Humans/Archaeology
In this unit, students will be exposed to the social science discipline of archaeology, and will come to understand the systematic process by which social scientists gather and record artifacts, fossils, and information from the past. Students will also begin an examination of our earliest human ancestors, and the development of cultural characteristics that lead to the creation of the earliest human societies.
Lesson Plans for October 14, 2013 to October 18, 2013
Otzi the Iceman Webquest
Otzi the Iceman Reading
Corroborating the Death of Otzi the Iceman Note Sheet
Otzi the Iceman Crime Scene
Otzi the Iceman Autopsy Photos
Cold Case Closed: 'Iceman' Mummy Bled to Death
Otzi The Iceman Suffered Head Blow Before Death, Mummy's Brain Tissue Shows
Otzi the Iceman RAFT
- Lesson Plans for September 30, 2013 to October 4, 2013
- Ardipithecus Ramidus Reading 2013
- Australopithecine Reading 2013
- Homo habilis Reading 2013
- Homo erectus Reading 2013
- Neanderthal Reading 2013
- Homo sapiens Reading 2013
- Uncovering Clues to the Past Reading
- The First People Reading Questions
- Ancient Ancestors Brochure Project
- Ancient Ancestors Brochure Worksheet
- Ancient Ancestors Quick Reference Graphic Organizer (Blank)
- Ardipithecus Quick Reference Guide
- Australopithecine Quick Reference Guide
- Homo habilis Quick Reference Guide
- Homo erectus Quick Reference Guide
- Homo heidelbergensis Quick Reference Guide
- Neanderthal Quick Reference Guide
- Homo sapiens Quick Reference Guide
- Ancient Ancestors Timeline
- Ancient Ancestors Blank Map
- Ancient Ancestors Location Map
- Fossil Evidence in 3-D Web-link
- Early Human Migration Reading Questions
- Lesson Plans for October 7, 2013 to October 11, 20123
- Stone Tool Notes
- Stone Tool Graphic Organizer #1
- Stone Tool Graphic Organizer #2
- Stone Tool Graphic Organizer #3
- Stone Tool Graphic Organizer #4
- Stone Tool Graphic Organizer #5
- Stone Tool Graphic Organizer #6
- Stone Tool Graphic Organizer #7
- Development of Culture Reading
- Development of Culture Graphic Organizer
- Development of Culture Graphic Organizer Answer Key
- Hunters and Gatherers Reading and Questions
- Ancient Ancestors Graphic Organizer
- Ancient Ancestors Graphic Organizer Answer Key
- Ancient Ancestors Quiz
- The Mystery of Cave Art Video Questions
- Cave Painting Assignment
Lesson Plans for October 14, 2013 to October 18, 2013
Otzi the Iceman Webquest
Otzi the Iceman Reading
Corroborating the Death of Otzi the Iceman Note Sheet
Otzi the Iceman Crime Scene
Otzi the Iceman Autopsy Photos
Cold Case Closed: 'Iceman' Mummy Bled to Death
Otzi The Iceman Suffered Head Blow Before Death, Mummy's Brain Tissue Shows
Otzi the Iceman RAFT
- Early Human Settlement Reading
- Early Human Settlement Assignment
- Early Neolithic Cities Reading
- Early Neolithic City Flow Chart #1
- Early Neolithic City Flow Chart #1 Answer Key
- Early Neolithic City Flow Chart #2
- Early Neolithic City Flow Chart #2 Answer Key
- Early Neolithic City Project
- Early Neolithic City Project Self Evaluation
- Early Neolithic City Project Reflection