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Unit 1: The First Americans. Lesson 3: Kennewick Man Lesson Question: How do different people view the evidence of Native American history ? Lesson Learning Objective: The students will understand the controversy that often surrounds the study of artifacts from Native American pre-history.
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Lesson 3: Kennewick Man Lesson Question: How do different people view the evidence of Native American history? Lesson Learning Objective: The students will understand the controversy that often surrounds the study of artifacts from Native American pre-history.
What is the land-bridge theory? • Between 10,000 and 100,000 years ago much of the world covered in ice. • The level of the oceans dropped and areas once under water became dry land. • One of these areas between Siberia and Alaska, now called Bering Strait. • Many scientists believe that ppl. first came to North America between 20,000-30,000 years ago over the land bridge.
When and where was farming discovered? • Farming discovered in Mexico around 8,000 years ago. • People began growing food plants such as squash and lima beans.
How did farming transform life? • Families did not have to wander to find food. • Farmers developed methods of irrigation = channeling water from rivers or streams to water crops. • The population grew with a more dependable food supply. • Native Americans traded surplus, or extra, food. • Some farming communities grew into cities, which became the centers of gov. and relig. life
Sample Quiz Question: • The land-bridge theory contends that people migrated from Asia to North America between 20,000 and 30,000 years ago across a place now known as: a) Siberia. b) Iceland. c) The Bering Strait d) Glacier Bay
Kennewick Man Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg28ww5IaXY
Structured Academic Controversy Reciprocal Reading • Read Claims for the Remains orHuman Remains Should Be Reburied aloud. • Each partner reads one paragraph. • Discuss whether any information in it helps answer one of the questions on your Mind Map. • Take notes on the Mind Map for each question.
Structured Academic Controversy Making the Argument • State your position on the controversy. • Cite and explain three reasons for your position. • Mention counterargument or counterevidence and explain why it is not as significant. • State how your position would positively impact the future.
Structured Academic Controversty Group Consensus Prompts: We believe the controversy surrounding Kennewick Man shows __________ . We believe that the Native American and scientific communities should __________. We believe that these steps will result in __________ .
Formative Assessment Name Period Prompt: In a short paragraph please describe the controversy surrounding Kennewick Man. Please describe in some detail how the opposing sides view Kennewick Man, what they would like to do with Kennewick Man’s remains, and why.