Digging History
Introduction For the most part, prehistory is a mystery. Searching for clues in the "time before writing" is an exhausting but exciting task. What we know of prehistoric times is from evidence compiled by prehistoric "detectives" known as archeologists. Their discoveries have allowed us to make some conclusions about life on Earth an long time ago. We will "fast-forward" to man's first appearance on this continent and his eventual development of early civilizations Students will eventually play a game called "ADAPT" where they will put their skills to use creating their own society using the Geography to help them survive. |
Procedure
We look at evidence uncovered by archeologists and the conclusions they have made about how man loved before he recorded events.
Students will take some notes after reading an article on a recent discovery which has changed our opinions about prehistoric man. This lesson should shatter some of the "myths" about caveman and society. Moving into the future, we will read how the first Americans arrived in North America and the different civilizations they established with and emphasis on adaptation to the geography of the region.
Resources
Specific Objectives
At the conclusion of the lesson, students will be able to:
There will be a brief quizzes following the completion of this lesson
Extension Activities and Resources
Reading: The Curious Case of Sidd Finch
Video: 30 for 30 Shorts - Unhittable: Sidd Finch and the Tibetan Fastball
Delaware State Standards
Geography Standard Two 6-8a: Students will apply a knowledge of the major processes shaping natural environments to understand how different peoples have changed, and been affected by, physical environments in the world’s sub-regions.
History Standard Four: Students will develop historical knowledge of major events and phenomena in world, United States, and Delaware history [Content].
Students will develop an understanding of ancient and medieval world history, and the continuing influence of major civilizations, including:
-- The beginnings of human society
We look at evidence uncovered by archeologists and the conclusions they have made about how man loved before he recorded events.
Students will take some notes after reading an article on a recent discovery which has changed our opinions about prehistoric man. This lesson should shatter some of the "myths" about caveman and society. Moving into the future, we will read how the first Americans arrived in North America and the different civilizations they established with and emphasis on adaptation to the geography of the region.
Resources
- lecture,
- class notes, and
- discussion
- "The Story of Carbon Dating" reading
- "Fossils & the Folsom Cowboy" by Douglas Preston reading
- Power point presentation: "Roll Them Bones"
- "The Paleolithic Hunter-Gatherer Diet" reading
- "Hunting and Gathering" reading
- "The Neolithic Revolution" reading
- Classroom overhead charts
- Adapt simulation
- Video: Stone Age Weapons
- Video: The Stone Age
- Video: Unraveling mysteries of Kennewick Man
- Video: Original Tasaday Documentary
- Video: The Lost Tribe of the Tasaday
Specific Objectives
At the conclusion of the lesson, students will be able to:
- define the term "Prehistory",
- give examples of evidence used to make conclusions about Prehistoric man,
- describe how "carbon dating" can help archeologists,
- give examples of the culture of the Hunting and Gathering Societies,
- give examples of the culture in the Farming Societies,
- explain what changes in man's behavior came about as a result of farming,
- explain how the first Americans arrived in North America, locate the "land bridge" on a map,
- contrast the early cultures of the Northwest, Southwest, Great Plains, and Eastern Woodlands,
- draw conclusions about how Geography impacted the development of these cultures,
- list and contrast the different climates of the world,
- list and contrast the different land forms of the world,
- give examples of how the distribution of wildlife relates to the world's climate and vegetation zones ,
- identify on a map, through example, the climates and landforms of the Earth,
- explain how these have affected the development of man's societies,
- give examples of methods societies use to overcome problems found in vastly different physical environments,
- obtain and apply data from various physical maps and research books to solve specific research problems,
- present research data to other students,
- prepare for a participate in group work,
- compromise while reaching group decisions, and
- evaluate the work of other students
There will be a brief quizzes following the completion of this lesson
Extension Activities and Resources
Reading: The Curious Case of Sidd Finch
Video: 30 for 30 Shorts - Unhittable: Sidd Finch and the Tibetan Fastball
Delaware State Standards
Geography Standard Two 6-8a: Students will apply a knowledge of the major processes shaping natural environments to understand how different peoples have changed, and been affected by, physical environments in the world’s sub-regions.
History Standard Four: Students will develop historical knowledge of major events and phenomena in world, United States, and Delaware history [Content].
Students will develop an understanding of ancient and medieval world history, and the continuing influence of major civilizations, including:
-- The beginnings of human society