The First Humans and the two main Stone Age periods- Paleolithic and Neolithic- can be easy to teach while enhancing reading comprehension and encouraging active learning with this unit. Students will learn about the Agricultural Revolution, Archeology, Hominins, Migration, and more!
This bundle provides you with a 3+ week, NO-PREP unit. Additionally, NO Textbook is needed.
You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a Student Workbook with informational text, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 4 interactive activities, a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit Assessment. The student workbook, PowerPoint, and test are Google 1:1 compatible.
Use this with independent learners, for whole class-instruction, or as stations; enjoy the options!
INCLUDED:
– A STUDENT WORKBOOK
- Vocabulary List
- A Unit Outline (Table of Contents) with lessons and page numbers
- Reading Passages with Guided Notes
- Reading Skills activities
- Study Guide
- Google 1:1 Compatible
- THREE Lessons
LESSON TOPICS:
1- The First Humans:
- Archeology, Fossils, and Artifacts
- Lucy and Ardi
- Stone Age periods
- Hominins and Human Species (Homo Hibilis, Homo Erectus, Homo Neanderthalensis, Homo Sapiens)
2- Paleolithic Age:
- Stone Tools: Axe, Bow & Arrow, Spear, Awl, Needle
- Advancements: Fire, Animal Hides, Calendar, Communication
- Way of Life: Hunting & Gathering, Nomadic Bands and shelter
- Migration: Africa, Europe, Asia, Bering Land Bridge Theory
- Cave Art
3- Neolithic Age:
- Mesolithic Revolution, pastoral nomads
- Agricultural Revolution, domestication of animals, farming
- Tools: Hoe, Sickle
- Advancements: Wheel, Pots, Longhouses, Slash & Burn, Irrigation
- Building Civilization: Complex Societies, Economies, Government, and Culture. Specialization
- Stonehenge
– ACTIVITY LAPBOOK / INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK:
- Student directions
- 4 Hands-on Activities that align with each lesson
- Can be used by students independently, for homework, or collaborative learning
- 8 Writing Prompts on a Choice Board
- Vocabulary Flashcards
– POWERPOINT:
- Provides a digital format of the Student Workbook
- Great for teacher-guided instruction and read alouds
- Unit content is not editable, but you can add or delete slides
- Google Slides presentation also included
– TEACHER GUIDE:
- Lesson plans with Student Learning Objectives and Essential Questions
- Answer Keys for all resources
- Video Suggestions for each lesson
- Unit preparation checklist
- Common Core Standards alignment
- Teacher Unit Prep Check List
– TEST:
- Editable Word document and PDF provided
- 5 fill-in-the-blank questions with a word bank
- 5 multiple choice questions
- 5 True/False statements
- 2 short response questions
- Google Forms test included
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