Early Humans Lesson 1 - Studying History

North Carolina Essential Standard Standard- (6.H.1) –Use Historical Thinking to understand the emergence, expansion and decline of civilizations, societies and regions over time. Lesson question: How do we learn about prehistoric societies?

Warm-Up Warm UP 1. Copy homework into agenda! book. (put today’s date) Homework: review today’s notes, study guide and map. Thank you

Essential Questions In your composition Book Copy each question/ skip 3 lines in between 1.What is the difference between an archaeologist and an anthropologist? 2. What is the difference between a fossil and an artifact? 3. What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

LOOK OVER our Vocabulary FOR TODAY 1. Social Studies – 5 elements of Social Studies - geography, history, *economics, *government, and culture 2. Geography – the study of the earth 3. History – the study of the past 4. Culture – the knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people; the way of life. Ex: religion Values - ideas that people hold dear and try to live by.

6. Anthropology - a science that specializes in the study of people and cultures 7. Archaeology - a science that studies artifacts in order to learn about other cultures 8. Fossil - the preserved remains of something that was once alive 9. Artifact - an object that was made by people 10. Primary Source – an account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event 11. Secondary Source – information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event

The Study of the Past Every step we take – in technology, science, education, literature, and all other fields – builds on what people did long ago. We are who we are…. because of what people did in the past. Social Studies. is a combination of 5 categories: geography, history, economics, government, and culture

What is History? History is the study of the past. A battle that took happened 5,000 years ago and an event that happened yesterday are both parts of history. Historians - people who study history. They are interested in how people once lived their lives. To answer questions historians study people’s Culture – the knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values shared by a group of people. – Music, food, clothing, religion, art, etc. – VALUES - ideas that people hold dear and try to live by.

Who studies People? Archaeology - is the study of the past based on what people left behind. Archaeologists examine the objects they find to learn what they can tell about the past. Anthropology also helps historians understand about past people. It is the study of people. Anthropologists assist archaeologists and historians by helping them understand a culture’s beliefs and behaviors.

Why do we study History? Knowing Yourself – If you do not know your history you will struggle with your identity….history shapes our identity and teaches us the values that we share……..and makes you who you are. Values are ideas that people hold dear and try to live by. Knowing Others – It helps you understand other people and the struggles they have faced and what they are willing or unwilling to accomplish. Knowing Your World – Helps you understand what is happening now. – Promotes good decision making skills. – Give you the Mental skills that help you to understand what is important.

Using Clues For information on the very first humans we have fossil remains. A fossil is a part or imprint of something that was once alive. Bones and footprints preserved in rock are examples of fossils. Human beings also made things which have also helped us study the past. They made artifacts, objects created by and used by humans. Artifacts include coins, arrowheads, tools, toys, and pottery.

Sources of Information About 5,000 years ago, people invented writing. They wrote laws, poems, speeches, battle plans, letters, contracts, and many others. These written sources provide clues on how people lived. A Primary Source is an account of an event created by someone who took part in or witnessed the event. – Treaties, letters, diaries, laws, autobiography, court documents, audio and video recordings. A Secondary Source is information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event. – History textbooks, journal articles, encyclopedias.

Rise of Humans How do we learn about prehistoric societies? Analyzing Artifacts Archaeologists use sophisticated technology to investigate artifacts. What they find is evidence that may change the way we look at or think about old theories or ideas about our history.technologyartifacts Early archaeologists were often "treasure hunters" who kept few scientific records and did not exercise care with dig sites.dig sites Today, archaeologists work in teams and follow strict rules and methods in order to preserve both artifacts and sites. Archaeologists study the technology and culture of ancient civilizations to better understand how they lived.culturecivilizations

Partner work - Review Questions – Respond to each one! 1.What is the difference between an archaeologist and an anthropologist? 2. What is the difference between a fossil and an artifact? 3. What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

Discovery Educaion User ID - your student #_cms Password- your student # Watch videos on archaeology!!! Archaeologists as Detectives Bog Mummies A-425C-ACCE-C96272A9BC7D&layout=standalone A-425C-ACCE-C96272A9BC7D&layout=standalone – Tools of the Craft Carbon 14 dating F-4B B59EE05FB7C8&layout=standalone F-4B B59EE05FB7C8&layout=standalone – What Archaeologists learned about ancient people and culture Cave Gilf Kabir D2-BD84-AC36FC5FD228&layout=standalone D2-BD84-AC36FC5FD228&layout=standalone

Assignment - You are a Social Scientist! You are a Social Scientist. This is a person who studies history, including people past and present. Determine what type of a Social Scientist you are. Draw (stick people are fine) yourself as a Social Scientist. Include the following: – Who are you? An archaeologist, anthropologist, experienced explorer, inexperienced explorer, or a combination. – What you would wear? Any special clothes, protective gear, etc. – Tools you would use? Brushes, shovels, axes, computers, GPS devices, satellite phones, etc. – Objects/Items you study or discover? Fossils, artifacts, a combination, etc. – Where do you work? In an office, museum, laboratory, outside in “the field”, etc.?