FairyMom Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 We have finished our regular curricula and are about to start our summer "school." We are going to do SOTW 1 along with music and other fun classes. I would like to do a pre-history study before SOTW 1. Mostly, I would like to focus more on human evolution, not ecology. My girls are rising 1st and 3rd graders. Any suggestions on books, websites or complete curricula are greatly appreciated! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxbridgeacademy Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hmmm... I don't know any for that young. I really like World in Ancient Times book "Early Humans" for my older Dc but it leaves younger yawning. Also lots of great Docs on Netflix(big hit here). You could see if Dk Eyewitness has something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenbrdsly Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Teaching Stars has exactly what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 We actually just did a unit on this in science. DS loved The Best Book of Early People by Margaret Hynes, Lucy Long Ago by Catherine Thimmesh, and Every Day Life in Prehistory by Neil Morris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 We are using Connect the Thoughts starter Pre-History 1 and 2. I don't love it (I feel like it is a little condescending and weird) , but it IS a gentle introduction and gets the kids thinking, which is the point. We are also watching "Walking with Dinosaurs" and "Walking with Cavemen". We also liked: Big Bang: A universe verse Evolution Story Dinosaur Encyclopedia In the Beginning (creation stories) (Kids are 4 and 6, we are starting SOTW 1 when we finish this unit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairyMom Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thank you all so much for your suggestions. It seems there are quite a few books out there to choose from. We watched a PBS documentary on early bipeds and both girls were fascinated. I knew I needed to go though a little pre-history before SOTW 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 One activity I did with my kids was this history of the world on a roll of toilet paper. I used fabric, but later realized that a roll of register tape would have been an easier choice. I don't think any of us here can really comprehend it, but it did help give us some perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimitBreak Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 One activity I did with my kids was this history of the world on a roll of toilet paper. I used fabric, but later realized that a roll of register tape would have been an easier choice. I don't think any of us here can really comprehend it, but it did help give us some perspective. I'm going to try this. Thanx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairyMom Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 One activity I did with my kids was this history of the world on a roll of toilet paper. I used fabric, but later realized that a roll of register tape would have been an easier choice. I don't think any of us here can really comprehend it, but it did help give us some perspective. Thank you! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 We have finished our regular curricula and are about to start our summer "school." We are going to do SOTW 1 along with music and other fun classes. I would like to do a pre-history study before SOTW 1. Mostly, I would like to focus more on human evolution, not ecology. My girls are rising 1st and 3rd graders. Any suggestions on books, websites or complete curricula are greatly appreciated! :) Walking with Cavemen (there are some various states of undress, including a woman with no shirt, but no penises.) The First Dog. The first chapters of Usborne You Wouldn't Want To Be a Mammoth Hunter and don't miss Maroo of the Winter Caves! (And while good not as great as Maroo is the one about the boy who painted caves). Island of the Blue Dolphin is a primitive lifestyle. We loved the Tantoo Cardinal audiobook of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thank you all so much for your suggestions. It seems there are quite a few books out there to choose from. We watched a PBS documentary on early bipeds and both girls were fascinated. I knew I needed to go though a little pre-history before SOTW 1. Name, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairyMom Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 Name, please. I assume you mean the PBS special. :) http://www.pbs.org/programs/bones-turkana/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 My kids are older, but they pour over Evolution: The Human Story, by Dr. Alice Roberts. It's one gorgeous book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS0320 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Intellego has both a K-2 evolution unit study and a K-2 World History 1 that covers early humans. http://www.intellegounitstudies.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_9_11&products_id=97 http://www.intellegounitstudies.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_8_16&products_id=66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Intellego has both a K-2 evolution unit study and a K-2 World History 1 that covers early humans. http://www.intellegounitstudies.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_9_11&products_id=97 http://www.intellegounitstudies.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_8_16&products_id=66 ohhh, this company might fit the bill for secular geography. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS0320 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I previously added the wrong link! Here's the correct one for World History I, Early Humans: http://www.intellegounitstudies.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_8_16&products_id=10 I've used a few of their units and have been very happy with what you get for the price. There is still more the homeschooling parent has to do, it isn't necessarily open and go. But these units are way better than the typical lap book and full of good internet links, book suggestions, and activities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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