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Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Civilizations
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6.1 Early History

Step 1. Questions

6.1 Students describe what is known through archaeological studies of the early physical and cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic era to the agricultural revolution.

Research early human history from the Paleolithic era. Here are some questions to help you think about your research.
  • How did early humans survive?
  • What family structures did early humans have? Who did what in a family?
  • What evidence is there of cultures in the Paleolithic era?
  • What are some things about early humans that we have learned through archeological studies?
To begin, visit the Internet sites in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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Mary Douglas Leakey
What was Mary Douglas Leakey’s profession? Where did she work? What were some of her findings? What can we learn about early humans from fossils and artifacts that she found?
Take Notes:



The hunter gatherer way of life
How did hunter gatherers survive? How did they divide up responsibilities for gathering food, hunting, cooking, and childcare? How do we know what we know about hunter gatherer societies?
Take Notes:



National Geographic Outpost: In Search of Human Origins
What were the earliest humans like? Where and how did they live? Visit this web site to find the answers. The site is brought to you by the National Geographic Society.
Take Notes:



Search Engines
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www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


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