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Early People Unit

Monday, January 31, 2011

Introduction
Review Course Outline:
Review Class Web Page
Complete and send Mr. Covaceuszach a Contact Form so he can have access to your email. (Contact Form found in Contact Me portion of class web page)
Class Discussion:  What are myths?            What are characteristics of myths?
                            What are theories?          Are myths and theories similar?

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Review concepts: What are Myths?  What is a Theory?
Select, then read two creation stories from different parts of the world (myths/legend).
To locate creation stories visit http://www.mythicjourneys.org/bigmyth/2_eng_myths.htm
If you wish to select other creation stories not found on this site, you may.  Attach these stories to you Venn Diagram Assignment.
Homework: Begin Venn Diagram: compare and contrast each story. Venn diagram template attached (Due Friday, February 4, 2011)

If you are unsure of what to compare and contrast see attached: What to Compare and Contrast handout

myths_vs_theories.odt
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what_to_compare_and_contrast_myth_handout.docx
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venn_diagram_template.doc
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Notes:  What is History
Key terms: related to field of Archaeology
Watch video: Archaeology http://www.newtonsapple.tv/video.php?id=1153
Read Text: Pages 4-8
Class Activity: Reconstruction of an Anthropological Event
Homework:  Complete Venn Diagram (comparison of two Myths or Legends about Creation)

what_is_history_notes.pdf
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unit_1_early_man_archaeology_key_terms.pdf
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reconstruction_of_an_anthropological_event.pdf
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Thursday, February 3, 2011

Notes: Archaeology Excavation and Techniques
Read: Archaeological Excavation handout
Complete Chart: Usefulness and Limitations of Techniques
Complete Site Stratigraphy Assignment

Homework:  Complete Venn Diagram (comparison of two Legends/Myths about creation)
archaeology_techniques.pdf
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archaeologist_technique_comparison_chart.pdf
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site_stratigraphy_activity.pdf
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Friday, February 4, 2011

Activity:  Investigating an Archaeological Site:  Read Activity, background information, and Artifact cards.  Draw map of archaeological site. Speculate what artifacts were discovered based on the description provided.  Come up with a conclusion as to what the building was used for and what type of people might have used the building?
archaeological_site_map_activity.odt
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artifact_cards.pdf
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archaeological_excavation.odt
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Monday, February 7, 2011

Review information from previous day
Notes:  What is Culture?
Introduce Project: Back From the Future.  Have classes select their groups if necessary.  (Groups to be no more than 4-5 people) 
Watch Sample: Back From the Future project from last year
Begin brainstorm of possible artifact or artifacts to discover.
culture_notes.pdf
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back_from_the_future_activity.odt
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Review concepts of culture discussed previous day. Read Culture notes given on Friday
Complete Site Stratigraphy assignment from Friday.
Work on project Back from the Future

Homework: Project  (Due Monday, February 15, 2011)
                       Good copy of in-class activity Archaeological Site Map and Artifact Conclusions and Explanation of People
                       Venn Diagram: Creation Story Compare and Contrast

Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Introduce Evolution and Creationism by watching a segment from The Simpsons.  Point out the controversial aspects of the debate. 
Powerpoint: Differences between Creationism and Evolution
Read text pages 8-10
Activity: text questions Reflect/Analysis #1-3 pg10

Homework: Text questions if not finished in class and Project
               Blog Assignment:  respond to blog 1 and 2

creation_vs_evolution_powerpoint.odp
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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Notes: Cultural Epochs of Man
Watch Journey of Mankind: An Interactive Trail by clicking on the attached link:

http://www.bradshawfoundation.com/journey/. 
This interactive site attempts to illustrate how early man migrated to other parts of the world.
Read booklet outlining major classifications of humankind
Read text pages 10-14
Activity:  Comparison of Early Man Chart:  Complete sections on Australopithecus and Homo Habilis
Homework: Project
                       Text questions Reflect/Analysis #1-3 pg10 (If not yet finished from yesterday)
                       Blog #1 & 2

early_man_and_living_in_the_stoneage_ppt.ppt
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early_man.ppt
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early_people_comparison_chart.pdf
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culture_epochs_notes.pdf
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early_people_booklet.pdf
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Friday, February 11, 2011

Read text pages 14-17
Complete Comparison of Early Man Chart (Neanderthal and Cro-Magnon)
Discuss chart
Homework: Finalize Project Presentations
                 Early Man Comparison Chart 
                 Blog Response 1&2

Monday, February 14, 2011

Video: National Geographic:Mysteries of Mankind
Complete video Viewer Guide
Further information about the life and times of early people can be found at the following link:
 http://www.becominghuman.org/node/interactive-documentary
Homework:  Back From the Future presentations begin Wednesday
                       Early Man Comparison Chart
                       Blog response 1& 2
video_viewer_guide.pdf
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Notes: Neolithic Revolution: Moving from Hunting and Gathering to Farming
Read: Pages 18-23
Complete text questions: Reflect and Analyse # 3 pg.22 and #1-2 pg 23
Homework:  Work on Back From the Future Activity: Due Wednesday
Finish any work that has not yet been completed, including Blog #1-2 Responses from class web page. 
neolithic_revolution_notes.pdf
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Notes:  Features of a Civilization
Test Outline: Key Concepts from unit
Final Unit Assessment:  Read over topics and select one possible area for study 
Read Text pages 23 (bottom of page) & 24
Homework:  Complete project: Back From the Future
                  Unit Test - Friday 
civilization_notes.odt
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features_of_a_successful_civilization_activity.docx
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unit_1_test_outline.odt
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early_people_final_assesment.odt
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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Back From the Future Presentations (Barriere and Clearwater)
Work on Final Assessment for Unit 1 
  (Due Monday, February 21, 2011)
Homework: Unit One Test - Friday 
artifact_and_archaeological_dig_and_video_rubric.docx
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Friday, February 17, 2011

Back From the Future Presentations (Chase and Logan Lake)
Work on Final Assessment for Unit 1 
(Due Monday, February 21, 2011)
Homework: Unit One Test - Friday 

Monday, February 21, 2011

Unit 1 Test
Work on Final Assessment for Unit 1 
(Due Monday, February 21, 2011) 

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Complete Unit One Final Assessment in class activity:  (Assessment will be due Wednesday, February 23, 2011)
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