Ancient Empires: The Origins of Humanity
In this 2-week course, students will learn about the different known early hominids and the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. #academic
Jacob K
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What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is always optional. I believe learners would benefit from implementing the information they learn in class, however, I also understand that each learner is unique. Learners will analyze primary source documents and answer comprehension questions based on a primary source. These activities should not take more than one hour to completeAssessment
Learners will be assessed informally in each class through verbal comprehension checks and class discussion. Each class will begin with a quick review of the activities from the previous week's class to ensure students understood the material. At the end of each unit, students will complete a Kahoot, which will act as an informal summative assessment of the unit.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Explore the fascinating journey of Early Man in this engaging PowerPoint and guided notes activity. This course will utilize a PowerPoint presentation and a guided notes packet focused on the origins of modern humans, early hominids, and the transition from the Paleolithic to Neolithic eras. This unit covers a wide range of topics, including Carbon Dating, Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus, Neanderthals, Cro-Magnons, and Homo Sapiens. Students will learn about the discovery and significance of key figures in human evolution, as well as the differences between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods. Additionally, students will explore notable Early Man sites such as Stonehenge, Aleppo, Jericho, and Catal Huyuk, gaining insight into how archaeological discoveries have deepened our understanding of human history. This lesson provides a thorough exploration of the progression and impact of Early Man throughout history. This course is designed to be mostly a PowerPoint presentation with some videos that are relevant to the topic. Students will review what they learned in the previous lesson, then transition to the new content, and the class will end with a comprehension check to ensure students understand the new material. All students will need to have a functional camera and microphone as class discussions are an essential component of the course. Students will be provided with a guided note worksheet in a pdf format to meet each student’s needs. During the final class, students will review what they have learned by completing an interactive Kahoot game. Students need no prior knowledge to get the most out of this class!
Learning Goals
I can describe the early origins of humans in Africa and our migration out of Africa to the rest of the world
I can describe the different species of humans
I can describe the increasingly sophisticated use of tools made from stone, bone, and other materials
I can describe the shift of human beings from a nomadic way of life of hunter-gatherers to a more settled, agrarian way of life
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Early Humans
Homo Erectus, Homo Habilis, Neanderthals, Homo Sapiens 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras and Kahoot
Use of tools, hunting and gathering, The Bronze Age, remnants of the era 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class utilizes Kahoot.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Hart-Davis, A. (2015). History: From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day. Dorling Kindersley Limited, a Penguin Random House Company.
Overy, R. J. (2015). The Times Complete History of the World. Times Books.
Spielvogel, J. J. (2018). World History; Geography: Modern Times. McGraw Hill Education.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in Education from The University of Akron
I am a licensed middle school and high Social Studies teacher in the state of Ohio. I have been teaching Social Studies to middle and high school students for the last four years. I have used this same lesson with students in the classroom and it has always been highly engaging. I also have a Bachelor's degree in both Education and History.
Both my teaching license in Integrated Social Studies (grades 7-12) and my Bachelor's degree in History qualify me to teach this introductory course on early humans.Reviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly1x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-3 learners per class
