Early Humans and the Rise of CivilizationLesson 1 Investigating the Past

Lesson 2 Early Hominids

Lesson 3 From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers

Lesson 4 The Rise of Sumerian City-States

Lesson 5 Was Ancient Sumer a Civilization?

Lesson 6 Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia

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PREVIEW 1In the space below, quickly sketch one object you currently own that youthink 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 youabout the person who left it behind? Write your thoughts in a short paragraph below.

Transparency 1: Cave Painting of a HumanFind evidence: Label three details in the image that may offer cluesabout why the artist created this painting.Our hypothesis: We think the artist created this because...

Read Section 1.4. Why do social scientists think this painting was created?

Placard 1A: Cave Painting of AnimalsFind evidence: Label two details in the image that may offer cluesabout why the artist created this painting.Our hypothesis: We think the artist created this because...

Read Section 1.5. Why do social scientists think this painting was created?

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In this activity, you will try to discover what six cave artifacts revealabout early humans. Carefully examine each photograph from the cave.Match it to one of these images. Complete that section of the ReadingNotes.

Placard 1C: Spear ThrowerFind evidence: Label two details in the image that may offer cluesabout why the artist created this tool.Our hypothesis: We think the artist created this because...

Read Section 1.7. Why do social scientists think this tool was created?

Placard 1D: Clay Sculptures Find evidence: Label two details in the image that may offer cluesabout why the artist created these sculptures.Our hypothesis: We think the artist created these because...

Read Section 1.8. Why do social scientists think these sculptures were created?

Placard 1E: Cave Art ToolsFind evidence: Label three details in the image that may offer cluesabout why the artist created these tools.Our hypothesis: We think the artist used these tools to...

Read Section 1.9. What do social scientists think these tools were used for?

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PROCESSING 1Create a “cave painting” that represents the most important aspects of your life. Follow these guidelines:

• Use a sheet of butcher or poster paper, approximately 18 by 24 inches.

• Use charcoal, red-brown paint, or markings made with natural materials.

• Show at least five different objects in your painting.