Some of the greatest inventions in human history occurred during prehistoric times. Tools and technologies developed gradually as early human societies invented new ways of communicating, such as pictograms, and built monumental structures like Stonehenge. Cuneiform writing was invented to facilitate more advanced forms of communication beyond pictograms. It took over thirty million hours to construct Stonehenge due to the primitive tools and techniques available during that time period.
Some of the greatest inventions in human history occurred during prehistoric times. Tools and technologies developed gradually as early human societies invented new ways of communicating, such as pictograms, and built monumental structures like Stonehenge. Cuneiform writing was invented to facilitate more advanced forms of communication beyond pictograms. It took over thirty million hours to construct Stonehenge due to the primitive tools and techniques available during that time period.
Some of the greatest inventions in human history occurred during prehistoric times. Tools and technologies developed gradually as early human societies invented new ways of communicating, such as pictograms, and built monumental structures like Stonehenge. Cuneiform writing was invented to facilitate more advanced forms of communication beyond pictograms. It took over thirty million hours to construct Stonehenge due to the primitive tools and techniques available during that time period.
or more people or events Revolution – a significant change in ways of thinking, acting and behaving Technology – use and knowledge of tools, techniques and crafts and the products that are made as a result of this Ziggurat – a Sumerian tiered temple We live in an age of rapid change and unprecedented technological innovation. Some of the greatest inventions ever developed occurred in prehistoric times.
Construct a timeline of the tools and artefacts on pages
24 -27. Then answer the following question: why do you think some tools/artefacts were invented before others? How do you think people communicated before cuneiform writing was invented? Consider the pros and cons of pictograms. Why do you think cuneiform writing was invented? Use the cuneiform alphabet to create your own (appropriate) message for your shoulder partner to decipher. How would you communicate with others? Think, Pair, Share. Create an essential list of symbols, signs and pictures that you would need to be able to communicate. Once complete, with your partner you need to create a short message for another pair of students to decipher. Once complete, write a short reflection detailing what sorts of things were difficult to communicate. Why did it take more than thirty million hours to build Stonehenge?