S UMMIT A CADEMY C HARTER S CHOOL Name: _______________________________ Date: _________ Lesson 1.6 Castaway In the movie Castaway, Tom Hanks plays a character who washes up on a deserted island following a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean. For four years he is left to fend for himself as he lives a life similar to that of the hominids of the Paleolithic and Neolithic Era. Gone are the modern conveniences of television, radios and electricity. Hanks’ character is thrust into a battle for survival armed only with his brain and the dream of returning to civilization. As we watch portions of the movie, take note of the similarities and differences between the lifestyles of Hanks and early-man hundreds of thousands of years ago. In addition, please answer the following questions as we view three scenes from the movie. Bridging the GAP … Reaching New HEIGHTS
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CastawayIn the movie Castaway, Tom Hanks plays a character who washes up on a deserted island following a plane crash in the Pacific Ocean. For four years he is left to fend for himself as he lives a life similar to that of the hominids of the Paleolithic and Neolithic Era. Gone are the modern conveniences of television, radios and electricity. Hanks’ character is thrust into a battle for survival armed only with his brain and the dream of returning to civilization. As we watch portions of the movie, take note of the similarities and differences between the lifestyles of Hanks and early-man hundreds of thousands of years ago. In addition, please answer the following questions as we view three scenes from the movie.
SCENE ONE – “The Coconut Problem”
1.) What challenges does the character Tom Hanks plays face on the island?
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Paleolithic Era Humans Modern Humans
Acquire Food
Make certain foods edible: Think raw vs. cooked
Obtain shelter
Protect themselves from nature: Think inclement weather, dangerous animals
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Summary Question: In one sentence, contrast the main difference between the humans who lived during the Paleolithic Era and the humans who live in modern society.
a. ____________________ _________________ (modern humans) appeared in Africa
100,000 to 400,000 years ago.
b. Then they migrated to
i. ______________________
ii. ______________________
iii. Australia ________
iv. ______________________
2. How did they find their food?a. Early human societies met their needs by
________________ animals and
__________________ other foods like edible plants.
b. These hunters and gatherers were also known as __________________.
3. Nomads
a. ___________________: People who depend on wild plants and animals to survive. They
follow where the food supply went and gathered seeds and nuts.
4. The Paleolithic Eraa. Paleolithic Era also means __________________ ________________ ______________.
b. The Paleolithic or Old Stone Age began 2 million years ago!
c. Homo Sapiens during this period were:
i. Nomads
ii. The first to make ___________ ___________ and ____________.
iii. Make cave art
iv. Master the use of ________________
v. Developed a language
vi. __________________________________.
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Make a Prediction
Directions: Make a prediction about what type of technological or social innovation will propel Paleolithic people to the next stage of social evolution. In other words, what will be created/invented/used to bring Paleolithic people closer to modern man. Be sure to write in proper format.
DBQ: The document to the left is a Paleolithic Era cave painting. What are two aspects of the Paleolithic Era that you can infer from viewing this cave painting?
