Activity Overview
Stories are a great way for students to connect to history and remind them that it was once the present. In this activity, students will write a story about the lives of early humans. Their narrative comics should include information they have learned, such as environment, art, diet, and more to illustrate the daily life of early humans and how they navigated and survived in a harsh world.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Write and illustrate a story about the lives of early humans!
Student Instructions:
- Choose an early human such as Neanderthals or Early Modern Humans.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Create a 3-6 cell storyboard with descriptions and illustrations showing the sequence of major events in their daily lives.
Requirements: Include information about the early humans way of life: food, shelter, clothing, and any other details you have learned.
Lesson Plan Reference
Activity Overview
Stories are a great way for students to connect to history and remind them that it was once the present. In this activity, students will write a story about the lives of early humans. Their narrative comics should include information they have learned, such as environment, art, diet, and more to illustrate the daily life of early humans and how they navigated and survived in a harsh world.
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Write and illustrate a story about the lives of early humans!
Student Instructions:
- Choose an early human such as Neanderthals or Early Modern Humans.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Create a 3-6 cell storyboard with descriptions and illustrations showing the sequence of major events in their daily lives.
Requirements: Include information about the early humans way of life: food, shelter, clothing, and any other details you have learned.
Lesson Plan Reference
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