PREHISTORY - Paleolithic vs Neolithic

PREHISTORY

Paleolithic vs Neolithic

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Index

1. Beginning

3. Presentations

2. Objective

4. Video

6. Activity Map

5. Instructions

7. End

Objective

So your hands are cold? Warm them up by the fire!!

The Paleolithic Age

The Neolithic Age

Look at the following presentation to remind yourself about the information that we studied.about this time period.

Look at the following presentation to remind yourself about the information that we studied.about this time period.

Five things you should know about Prehistory

Watch the video

Now let's learn about five things that you should know about prehistory.

Instructions

Mandatory

Optional

Voluntary

You must complete this activity.

Choose option 1 or option 2.

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Activity Map

Time to choose your first survival task!

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Voluntary

Option 2

Option 1

Mandatory

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5A

5C

5F

5D

5G

5B

5E

Optional Activity 1: Paleolithic Art Workshop

Students will create their own cave paintings inspired by famous prehistoric art. Materials needed: - Small/medium sheets of brown paper - Charcoal sticks - Earth-toned tempera paints - Paintbrushes - Pictures of famous cave paintings for reference

Instructions: - Study examples of cave paintings from Lascaux and Altamira. - Crumple the brown paper to give it a rock-like texture, then smooth it out. - Use charcoal to sketch outlines of animals, hunters, or handprints. - Paint the drawings using earth-toned colors. - Write a short paragraph explaining the possible meaning behind their art.

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Voluntary Activity: "A Day in the Life" Prehistoric Story

Write and illustrate a short story about a day in the life of a prehistoric child. Instructions: - Research daily life in a specific prehistoric period (e.g., Paleolithic, Neolithic). - Write a 1-2 page story from the perspective of a child living in that time. - Include details about food, shelter, family life, and daily activities. - Create at least one illustration to accompany the story. - Share the story in a video and discuss how life then compares to life today.

Mandatory Activity: Create a Stone Age Tool Diorama

Students will create a small diorama showcasing various Stone Age tools and their uses. Materials needed: - Clay or playdough - Small twigs, pebbles, and other natural materials - Paper - Glue and scissors

Instructions: - Research different Stone Age tools (e.g., hand axe, spear, scraper). - Create miniature versions of at least 3 tools using clay or playdough. - Design a prehistoric backdrop using paper and natural materials. - Arrange the tools in the diorama and include small labels explaining each tool's use.

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Prehistoric Survival Challenge

Welcome, young time travelers! You've been transported back to the prehistoric era.Your mission is to survive and thrive in this ancient world. Your Objective: To survive in the prehistoric world, you must complete a series of important activities. Each task you finish will help you and your tribe stay alive and grow stronger. Activities to Complete: - One red mandatory activity - One green optional activity - One blue voluntary activity

Optional Activity 2: Prehistoric Timeline

Create a visual timeline of major events and developments in prehistory. Materials needed: - Long strip of paper or poster board - Markers or colored pencils - Ruler - Reference materials on prehistory

Instructions: - Research key events and periods in prehistory (e.g., first use of fire, development of agriculture, Ice Age). - Draw a long line on the paper and mark off major time periods. - For each event or development, create a small illustration and write a brief description. - Arrange the events chronologically on the timeline. - Present the timeline in a video, explaining the significance of each event.

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