Tag Archives: Video

Iceman Song & Project

30 Sep

As we finish up our lesson on the Iceman and hunters and gatherers, I will post a funny video of a song I found on Youtube last night.  Remember that your Otzi/Early Humans mini-project is due tomorrow and that you should be prepared to share it in class.  I will give you some poster paper, and you can attach your printed documents. You can print documents in the library before class if you need to.  We will begin lesson 2 on early farmers tomorrow.

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Iceman Murder Mystery (PBS)

27 Sep
Program Description: He’s been dead for more than 5,000 years and poked, prodded, and probed by scientists for the last 20. Yet Ötzi the Iceman, the famous mummified corpse pulled from a glacier in the Italian Alps, continues to keep many secrets. Now, through an autopsy like none other, scientists will attempt to unravel mysteries about this ancient mummy, revealing not only the details of Ötzi’s death but also an entire way of life. How did people live during Ötzi’s time, the Copper Age? What did they eat? What diseases did they cope with? Join NOVA as we defrost the ultimate time capsule—the 5,000-year-old man.  
Many of you wanted to watch the end of this TV program. For your viewing pleasure, as you work on your hunter-gatherer/Ice Man mini-project, I have posted the program for you to watch.  I think this program was fascinating.  Did the program end the way your expected? Is there anything else you learned about the Iceman?  Please comment.

 

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The Use of Fire & Migration

24 Sep
Around 500,000 year ago, early humans learned to make and control fire.  We learned some ways they used fire.  Do they mention any other uses for fire in the first video?  We have also learned about early human migration. The second video is on the migration of animals today (National Geographic TV program) and the last video is on human migration today and its effects on the world. Comment and share your opinion. Why do people migrate today?  Answer one or both of the questions.

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Otzi, the Ice Man

16 Sep
In class today, we learned about Otzi, the Ice Man, who was discovered by hikers in the Alps in 1991.  Artifacts that were discovered with his body are amazing, and they have helped historians learn more about the life of early humans.  Click HERE to look at photos of some of these artifacts and click HERE to see a slideshow about this amazing discovery.  Otzi is at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Italy. You can find more information using the links at the museum. Here are some other articles:
The Ice Man Mummy: Finally Face to Face
Ice Man Mummy Finds his Closest Relatives

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The Dot – Make your Mark

13 Sep
In advisory class today, all grade 6 students did an activity related to The Dot by Peter Reynolds.  What does this story mean to you? How do you feel about starting something new? How do you feel when things seem difficult to do?  How will you “make your mark” on 6th grade?  Post a comment, and answer one or more of these questions.  Share a story or your opinion on The Dot.  I look forward to reading your comments.  Just a reminder – bring a writing journal to class on Monday (optional), or you can use a school-printed notebook. Have a great weekend.    Mr. Martin

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Primary vs. Secondary Sources

9 Sep
These two videos describe the differences between primary and secondary sources and why they are important.

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