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Human Migration
- Humans moved to new places to find food and safety
- People learned to live in hot, cold, wet, and dry places
- Humans made clothes, tools, and shelters to survive
- Families shared skills and knowledge to help each other
Level 2
- Human migration was driven by climate change, food availability, and curiosity
- Cultural knowledge (fire, tools, clothing) was as important as physical adaptation
- Humans used land bridges, boats, and coastlines to travel long distances
- Adaptation allowed humans to thrive in deserts, tundra, forests, and islands
| Day One | Day Two | Day Three | Day Four |
| Main Lesson and/or Story | Spine Reading | Literature Extension | Extension Videos or Books |
| Hands On Activity | Art Extension | Try something for "Other Activities" | |
| Narration Page or Coloring Page | Notetaking Extension Students choose any 3 important words from a paragraph and write one sentence that includes all three. | ELA: Sentence Expansion | ELA Page: Choose Another One |
Migration Map
Materials
- World Map PDF
- Coloring Supplies
- c. 300,000 years ago – Early Homo sapiens appear in Africa
- c. 200,000–130,000 years ago – Humans begin migrating within Africa
- c. 70,000–60,000 years ago – Major migration out of Africa into the Middle East
- c. 50,000 years ago – Humans reach South Asia and Australia (via land bridges and boats)
- c. 45,000 years ago – Humans spread into Europe
- c. 30,000–20,000 years ago – Humans adapt to extreme cold in Siberia
- c. 20,000–15,000 years ago – Humans enter the Americas
- c. 12,000 years ago – Humans are living on every continent except Antarctica
Level 1
- Why did humans move to new places?
Sample Answer: Humans moved to find food, water, and safe places to live. - How did humans stay warm in cold places?
Sample Answer: They wore animal skins and used fire. - What tools helped humans survive?
Sample Answer: Stone tools, spears, and fire helped humans survive. - How did humans help each other while traveling?
Answer: They shared food, skills, and knowledge.
Level 2
- What problems did humans face when moving into new environments?
Sample Answer: Humans faced new climates, animals, plants, and landscapes. - Why was cultural adaptation important for human survival?
Sample Answer: Culture allowed humans to adapt quickly using tools, clothing, and shared knowledge. - How did climate changes affect human migration?
Sample Answer: Climate changes created land bridges and changed migration routes. - What does human migration show about cooperation?
Sample Answer: Humans survived by working together and learning from each other.