Chapter 1 The First Humans Mr. Bermudez

Think-Pair-Share Imagine that a group of futuristic time travelers have just come to ask a question What is it like to live in the year 2014? How would you describe American culture? What artifacts would these futuristic travelers bring back to ask questions about ?

Before History Pre-History: before writing was developed Dependant on archeological and biological evidence Archeology: study of past societies based upon the things left behind Artifacts: objects made by humans What might these be? Make a list

Before History Continued Anthropology: Study of human life and culture What are examples of culture? Fossils: rocklike remains of biological organisms Example?

Early Development Now its your turn. As a group read the section on Early Development. Fill out the graphic organizer as a group Map out the early human development Be sure to make this neat!

Paleolithic Age “Old Stone ” 2,500,000 B.C.E – 10,000 B.C.E Early humans use fire, made tools, and adapted to survive

Hunting and Gathering People: close relationship with their environment Hunted: buffalo, horses, bison, reindeer, fish and shellfish Gathered: wild nuts, berries, fruits, wild grains, green plants

Paleolithic Way of Life Your turn As a group read the section on The Paleolithic Way of Life Fill out the Graphic Organizer

The Neolithic Revolution What does it mean to have a revolution? Section 2

Neolithic Revolution “New Stone Age” End of ice age: 8,000-4,000 B.C.E Shift from hunting/gathering to keeping animals and growing food Systematic Agriculture: growing food on a regular basis Domestication: to adapt animals for human use What is the significance? Turn and Talk to your partner

The Growing of Crops Cultivation occurred throughout the world Mesoamericans: inhabitants of Mexico and Central America

Neolithic Farming Villages Jericho: near Dead Sea, since 8,000 B.C.E Catalhuyuk: modern day Turkey, existed between 6,700 B.C.E-5,700 B.C.E Over 6,000 people Food surplus Artisans: skilled workers, making goods to trade

Neolithic Revolution Effects Need to build walls for protection and storehouses Men took more active role in production and protection Women raised children and wove cloth: kept women in one place

The End of the Neolithic Revolution Copper is the first metal to be used Very heavy Bronze Age: Combination of copper and tin create bronze. 3,000-1,200 B.C.E Iron Age: After 1,000 B.C.E iron for weapons.