Early Humans: Life as Gatherers
Discovering how people lived long ago Year 3 Social Sciences 60-minute lesson
Think About This...
How do you get your food today? Where does your family shop? What if there were no shops or supermarkets?
What Were Early Humans Like?
They lived thousands of years ago No shops, farms, or supermarkets existed They had to find all their food in nature They worked together as gatherers
How Early Humans Found Food
Gathered fruits and berries from trees Collected nuts and seeds from plants Found roots and vegetables in the ground Shared everything with their group
Life Then vs Life Now
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How Do We Know About the Past?
Stories passed down through families Objects found by archaeologists Cave paintings and drawings Oral histories from different cultures
Gathering Simulation Activity
Work in small groups Collect natural materials scattered around Gather specific numbers of different 'foods' Share your findings with other groups Discuss how teamwork helped
What We Learned Today
Early humans survived by gathering food from nature They worked together and shared everything Life was very different without shops and modern tools We learn about the past through stories, objects, and drawings