Unit 1: Early Humans

Unit 1: Early Humans

EQ: How do people adapt to their environment?

A. Early Humans

• Modern humans are membes of the Great Ape family

• Scientists have learned about the ancient past from fossils, which provide a record of species that lived long ago

• Different species evolved and early humans were called Neantherthals

B. Paleoithic Age

• The Paleolithic Age was the earliest part of the period of human history known as the Stone Age.

• Paleothic people were nomads meaning they moved around searching for food

• They survived by hunting and gathering

• During this period the people discovered fire, made tools and weapons and developed spoken language and art

C. Ice Age

• End of Paleolithic age was met with Ice Age-long period of extreme cold

• Ice Age began when thick sheets of ice moved across parts of Europe, Asia, and North America

• To survive, humans had to change how they did things. They learned to build stronger shelters and make warm clothing using animal furs

D. Neolithic Age

• Historians call the period after Ice Age the Neolithic Age

• During this time, people shifted from hunting and gathering their food to staying in one place to grow and produce their own food known as Agricultural Revolution

• This revolution created civilizations that had a monarchy, social class, jobs, wealth and power.

• Religion played a huge role. Writing and art became important methods of communication and enjoyment

Note Revisions

• Highlight the main idea (letters)
• For each main idea circle 2 keys words
• Draw a picture for each main idea