Grade: 6th
Integrated Content Areas: English Language Arts,
Social Studied, Reading, Visual Arts, and Theatre
Arts
Unit Title: Stone Age Tools and Early Human
Advancements
Generative Topic/Big Ideas:
What type of tools did early humans use? What were three most important advancement of the Stone Age Era?
Integrated Learning Objective(s)
ELA Content: Students will develop a coherent understanding of the topic by integrating information presented in
different media or formats as well as in words.
Art Content: Students will be able to perform a monologue where they will use effective vocal expression, gesture,
and facial expression oral and physical interpretations to show their ability to
Authentic Summative Assessment
Students will create a power point presentation or storyboard/ collage where they will describe the type of tools
early humans used. Students will create a replica of a tool by using different types of materials (wood, stones, rope,
clay, mud, etc…). Students will write a reflection that shows what they have learned about early humans, their
tools, and achievements.
Visual and Performing Arts
Prior knowledge:
1) Public speaking
2) Creating a power point presentation
3) Elements of art
Content Standards:
1) 2.2 Use effective vocal expression, gesture, facial expression, and timing to create character.
2) 3.2 Create scripts that reflect particular historical periods or cultures.
3) 2.4 Select specific media and processes to express moods, feelings, themes, or ideas.
4) 5.3 Create artwork containing visual metaphors that express the traditions and myths of selected cultures.
Skills:
1) Oral intonation
2) Artistic perception
Other Content Area(s)
Prior knowledge:
1) Ancient Civilizations, early humans and hominids.
2) Identifying central idea.
3) Researching
Common Core State Standards:
1) RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from
the text.
2) W.6.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source;
and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic
bibliographic information for sources.
3) W.6.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the
inquiry when appropriate.
4) RI.6.7 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in
words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
5) SL.6.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with
diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Skills:
1) Reading comprehension
2) Researching on the internet
3) Engage in collaborative discussions
Text
1) Ancient Civilizations Textbook
Project Description
Option 1: Stone Age Tools. Students recreate an artifact, create a power point and give an oral presentation on
their artifact. Power point must explain the artifact, how/ why it was used, and by whom.
Option 2: Stone Age Achievements. Students create a collage/ storyboard to depict the three most important
advancements of that era. Students complete a written essay summarizing these achievements. Essay must be at
least 5 complete paragraphs.
Creative Process
(These phases of the creative process can be arranged in whatever order makes sense for this project. Phases will
likely be repeated and will overlap as the project is worked on over time. In this section, describe the strategies
used to activate these five phases.)
Imagine / Examine / Perceive
(What pieces of the project require students to examine the world, perceive artwork or imagine something new?)
Explore / Experiment / Develop Craft
(Which activities ask students to explore the content, experiment with ideas and get build new skills?)
Throughout the lessons students will
Create
(What pieces of the project are devoted to students creating their artwork?)
Students will create a stone tool replica. They will also create a poster with images that depict the life of early
humans. In their interactive social studies notebook they will include their own original art as part of their notes
and reflection.
Reflect / Assess / Revise
(Which activities ask students to reflect on their work, assess their progress and revise their project?
Throughout the lessons students will take c
Share
(How will students share their work with others?)
They will present their power point presentation or storyboard/ collage to the class. Their stone tool replica will
also be presentend.
Formative Assessment of the Visual and Performing Arts Content
1) Project Rubric
2) 3 part essay
Formative Assessment of Other Content Areas
1) Interactive Social Studies Notebook
2) Presentation
3) Small Group project poster
Authentic Performance-Based Summative Assessment
Students will present their power point presentation or storyboard/ collage and replica of their tool to the class.
They will be graded based on the rubric which was provided at the beginning of the assignment.
Summative Reflection
Teacher:
Student(s):