World History Unit – 1 Early Civilizations Chapter 1 Foundations of Civilization Prehistory – 300 B.C.

1.1 Understanding Our Past - Objectives - Learn how scholars study the historical past. Find out how anthropologists investigate the period of prehistory. Understand how discoveries in Africa and beyond have influenced anthropologists’ views about early humans and their ancestors.

1.1 Terms, People, and Places Prehistory Historian Artifact Anthropology Culture Archaeology Mary Leakey Louis Leakey Olduvai Gorge Technology Donald Johanson

Lecture 1.1 Studying the Historical Past Investigating Prehistory Discoveries in Africa and Beyond

Formative Assessment 1.1 PHSchool.com (Bridge Page) Web Code= [nad]-[1010] World History Home Page 2009 (red book) Survey (red book) Chapter 1 Assessments Section 1 Progress Monitoring (1-10)

1.2 Turning Point: The Neolithic Revolution - Objectives - Describe the skills and beliefs that early modern humans developed during the Old Stone Age and Neolithic Revolution. Explain how the Neolithic Revolution dramatically changed the way people lived.

Terms, People, and Places 1.2 Old Stone Age Paleolithic Period New Stone Age Neolithic Period Nomad Animism Neolithic Revolution Domesticate Catalhuyuk Jericho

Lecture 1.2 Skills and Beliefs of the Old Stone Age The New Stone Age Begins With Farming The Neolithic Revolution Brings Dramatic Change

Formative Assessment 1.2 PHSchool.com (Bridge Page) Web Code= [nad]-[1010] World History Home Page 2009 (red book) Survey (red book) Chapter 1 Assessments Section 2 Progress Monitoring (1-10)

1.3 Beginnings of Civilization - Objectives - Analyze the conditions under which he first cities and civilizations arose. Outline the basic features that define civilization. Understand the ways in which civilization have changed over time.

Terms, People, and Places 1.3 Surplus Traditional Economy Civilization Steppe Polytheistic Artisan Pictograph Scribe Cultural Diffusion City-State Empire

Lecture 1.3 First Cities and Civilizations Arise Basic Features That Define Civilization Civilization Change Over Time

Formative Assessment 1.3 PHSchool.com (Bridge Page) Web Code= [nad]-[1010] World History Home Page 2009 (red book) Survey (red book) Chapter 1 Assessments Section 3 Progress Monitoring (1-10)

Summative Assessment Chapter 1 PHSchool.com (Bridge Page) Web Code= [nad]-[1010] World History Home Page 2009 (red book) Survey (red book) Chapter 1 Assessments Chapter Progress Monitoring (1-20)