Summary
A look at the Stone Age, when early humans made tools from stone, learned to control fire, and painted on cave walls long before writing existed.
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Discussion
A look at the Stone Age, when early humans made tools from stone, learned to control fire, and painted on cave walls long before writing existed.
- How did early people make tools without metal?
- Why was learning to use fire such a big deal?
- What can cave paintings tell us about people who left no written words?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: prehistoric, tool, cave painting.
Try it: Without using any words, draw a simple 'cave painting' that tells about your day.