Early Human Tools

• Using the reading, complete the chart and answer the question

• As you work on this, we will have a Notebook Check:– Migrations Maps– Archaeological Site Report (Caves of Lascaux)– Early Humans Notes– Unit 2 Vocab List

Warm-up 10/9

• Of the early human tools that we read about yesterday, which one do you feel is most important and why?

Early Human Tools

• Hearth- A stone fireplace– Used for cooking and warmth

Early Human Tools• Microlith- A small sharp

blade made out of stone

• Spears- A stick or pole with a sharp point at the end

• Knives- A cutting tool with a sharp blade

Early Human Tools

• Fire- Used for cooking and warmth– Used to drive animals into a certain area for

hunting

Early Human Tools

• Needles- Used to make clothing

• Hooks- Used for hunting and fishing

Early Human Tools

• Working in Groups- People could drive animals into a certain area for easier hunting– The more people working together, the bigger the

animal that could be hunted

Tool Advertisement

• Your advertisement should answer the following questions:– Why is the tool used?– How could it help people?

Be Creative! Each group will have a different tool