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?
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
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 |
| what_to_compare_and_contrast_myth_handout.docx |
| venn_diagram_template.doc |
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)
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 |
| unit_1_early_man_archaeology_key_terms.pdf |
| reconstruction_of_an_anthropological_event.pdf |
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)
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 |
| archaeologist_technique_comparison_chart.pdf |
| site_stratigraphy_activity.pdf |
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 |
| artifact_cards.pdf |
| archaeological_excavation.odt |
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.
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 |
| back_from_the_future_activity.odt |
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
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 |
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
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 |
| early_man.ppt |
| early_people_comparison_chart.pdf |
| culture_epochs_notes.pdf |
| early_people_booklet.pdf |
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
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
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 |
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.
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 |
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
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 |
| features_of_a_successful_civilization_activity.docx |
| unit_1_test_outline.odt |
| early_people_final_assesment.odt |
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
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 |
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
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)
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)
