Road to the Agricultural Revolution Paleolithic to Neolithic

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Road to the Agricultural Revolution Paleolithic to Neolithic Era

Road to the Agricultural Revolution Paleolithic to Neolithic Era

Aim: Why was the Neolithic Revolution a turning point? Do Now: Complete “in class”

Aim: Why was the Neolithic Revolution a turning point? Do Now: Complete “in class” review quiz. All (6) questions (4 -5 minutes)

Vocabulary Words Nomadic-to move place to place Appease- to make someone happy Rural-farm/countryside Irrigation

Vocabulary Words Nomadic-to move place to place Appease- to make someone happy Rural-farm/countryside Irrigation systems- tunnels to bring fresh water to farm Domesticate- to raise (animals or plants)

Class work Students will read the dialogue between “Fred and Neo” individually. After you

Class work Students will read the dialogue between “Fred and Neo” individually. After you have read the conversation, students will answer the questions in pairs. Please be respectful of your classmates by keeping the volume low when having the discussion with your partner. All responses should be in complete sentences.

Prehistory Prehistoric or Prehistory – refers to the time before the advancement of writing.

Prehistory Prehistoric or Prehistory – refers to the time before the advancement of writing.

Paleolithic Era also means Old Stone Age. The Paleolithic or old stone age began

Paleolithic Era also means Old Stone Age. The Paleolithic or old stone age began 2 million years

Paleolithic Era • Homo Sapiens during this period were: – Nomads – The first

Paleolithic Era • Homo Sapiens during this period were: – Nomads – The first to make simple tools and weapons. – Make cave art – Master the use of Fire. – Develop a language – Living in clans

Neolithic Era also means the new stone age. Homo Sapiens during this period: •

Neolithic Era also means the new stone age. Homo Sapiens during this period: • Developed agriculture • Domesticated animals • Used advanced tools like spears • Developed weaving skills

The Agricultural Revolution The Neolithic Age is sometimes called the Agricultural Age Nomads turned

The Agricultural Revolution The Neolithic Age is sometimes called the Agricultural Age Nomads turned to Farmers They learned to domesticate (tame) animals They learned to

What did it all lead to? All of these developments led to the rise

What did it all lead to? All of these developments led to the rise of settlements and agriculture. This advanced homo sapiens towards civilization.

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