Chapter 2

Divide your notebook into 3 columns. At the top of each column you will write a title. Each notebook page for analytical notes should look like this. What is it?Why is it importantAs a result… ______ is_____________ _______________________ _______________________ _________________ ____________ is important because _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________ As a result _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ ____________

For each word, you have been given a page number. Locate the word in your book. With your group/class, have a discussion and come up with a good definition for the word. DO NOT simply use the definition in the book. After you define the word, come up with an explanation of why it’s important. After you explain why it is important, explain what the result of it was.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Biped is an animal that has the ability to walk on 2 feet.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Biped is an animal that has the ability to walk on 2 feet. It is important because it allowed them to move better, carry food and their babies, and protect and defend themselves.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Biped is an animal that has the ability to walk on 2 feet. It is important because it allowed them to move better, carry food and their babies, and protect and defend themselves. As a result we will find out that bipeds can move and protect themselves.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Migrate means to move from one place to another.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Migrate means to move from one place to another. Migration is important because Homo erectus was the first hominid to migrate or move from Africa to Asia and Europe.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Migrate means to move from one place to another. Migration is important because Homo erectus was the first hominid to migrate or move from Africa to Asia and Europe. As a result of their migration their bones were found in different places in the world.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Fire was first used by Homo erectus. Prior hominid groups did not know how to control fire.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Fire was first used by Homo erectus. Prior hominid groups did not know how to control fire. Fire was important because Homo erectus used it to cook meat, keep warm in cold weather, and protect themselves from large animals.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Fire was first used by Homo erectus. Prior hominid groups did not know how to control fire. Fire was important because Homo erectus used it to cook meat, keep warm in cold weather, and protect themselves from large animals. As a result, Homo erectus lived the longest number of years than any other hominid. They were able to use fire to help them survive cold weather. They could now move to colder regions to search for more food (animals).

What is it?Why is it important?As a result? Community a group of people that work and live together. They help each other to survive. Neanderthals were the first hominids to work together as a community.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result? Community a group of people that work and live together. They help each other to survive. Neanderthals were the first hominids to work together as a community. Community was important to Neanderthals because they worked together to defend themselves from predators, hunt for large animals, and create shelter. Their community allowed them to learn from the wisdom of older members. They also took care of the sick and injured.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result? Community a group of people that work and live together. They help each other to survive. Neanderthals were the first hominids to work together as a community. Community was important to Neanderthals because they worked together to defend themselves from predators, hunt for large animals, and create shelter. Their community allowed them to learn from the wisdom of older members. They also took care of the sick and injured. As a result, Neanderthals were able to survive longer with the help of their community.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result? Weapons are tools that Homo sapiens sapiens invented to hunt animals.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result? Weapons are tools that Homo sapiens sapiens invented to hunt animals. Weapons were important because it allowed Homo sapiens sapiens to hunt animals in a safer way. They were now able to hunt from a distance by using a bow and arrow and spears.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result? Weapons are tools that Homo sapiens sapiens invented to hunt animals. Weapons were important because it allowed Homo sapiens sapiens to hunt animals in a safer way. They were now able to hunt from a distance by using a bow and arrow and spears. As a result, Homo sapiens sapiens became better hunters.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Cave paintings are a type of art that Homo sapiens sapiens used to express their feelings.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Cave paintings are a type of art that Homo sapiens sapiens used to express their feelings. Cave paintings were important because they were used to express feelings, tell stories through art, teach their children, communicate with each other, and create religious images.

What is it?Why is it important?As a result… Cave paintings are a type of art that Homo sapiens sapiens used to express their feelings. Cave paintings were important because they were used to express feelings, tell stories through art, teach their children, communicate with each other, and create religious images. As a result, cave paintings have given us a lot of information on the lives of early modern humans. Scientist also think it led to our ability to use complex language.