1 Early Humans and The Rise of Civilization Preview Name _______________________ Date_____________ Period ___ Points ____/_____
Early Humans
and
the Rise of Civilization
Preview
A preview of a history unit… • Provides a sneak PEEK of what students will be learning • Introduces MAIN THEMES that will be explored • Introduces KEYWORDS • CONNECTS to students’ real lives On each page, students will work either independently, in pairs, or in groups to complete the preview assignment. 2 Early Humans and The Rise of Civilization Preview Artifact
In the space below, quickly sketch one object you currently own that you think someone might find 20,000 years from now. Pretend you are a social scientist living 20,000 years from now. You have just discovered the object above. What might the object tell you about the person who left it behind? Write your thoughts in a short paragraph below. 3 Early Humans and The Rise of Civilization Preview Capability
Think of a your favorite superhero from a comic strip, book, or movie. In the space below, sketch a simple picture of your superhero and write his or her name. List two or three special capabilities your superhero has. In complete sentences, explain why these capabilities or special powers are important. Three special capabilities my favorite superhero, have are… * * * 4 Early Humans and The Rise of Civilization Preview Innovation
In the boxes below, create a two-­‐ part cartoon strip that shows one way that the invention of the computer changed people’s lives. Complete the sentences to explain what life was like before the computer, and today. Use simple drawings to show what the people in the cartoon are thinking or saying. In the past… But today… 5 Early Humans and The Rise of Civilization Preview Solution
Think of a recent problem or challenge that you, your family, or your school faced, and what you did to solve it. In the flowchart below, draw a simple illustration of the challenge in the 'Problem" box. Also write a one-­‐ or two-­‐sentence summary of the problem in that box. In the "Solution" box, draw a simple illustration of how you solved the problem. Also write one or two sentences describing the solution. Problem Solution 6 Early Humans and The Rise of Civilization Preview Civilization
Scientists sometimes describe a society or group of humans as "highly civilized." What do you think this means? Explain what you think it means to be “highly civilized, and provide specific examples below. 7 Early Humans and The Rise of Civilization Preview Achievement
In ancient Mesopotamia, rulers recorded their greatest achievements on steles. A stele(STEE-­‐lee) is a stone slab on which an illustration or inscription is carved. Complete the two steles to celebrate two of your most important personal achievements. Draw pictures or find photographs of images or symbols to represent each achievement.