Human Innovations

Introduction to Neolithic Revolution

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Date: 11/24/2020

• Entry: Intro to Neolithic Age           

• Focus: How did the development of agriculture change daily life in the Neolithic Age?

• SWBAT demonstrate understanding of how agriculture changed daily life in the Neolithic Age.

Connection:

How did early hunter-gatherers* survive without the technology we have today? Describe what an average day for them looked like. 

Open Ended

Connection:

How did early hunter-gatherers* survive without the technology we have today? Describe what an average day for them looked like.

Vocabulary of the Day

Agriculture: the business of farming; growing crops [fruits, vegetables, etc.] and raising animals 

• Farming

• Crops

• Using animals rather than just hunting them

Agriculture

Let's List Keywords ->

• Farming

• Crops

• Vegetables

• Seeds

• Planting

• Animals

• Food

Vocabulary of the Day

Nomad: people who travel from place to place with no permanent home

• Moved looking for food or better climate.

• When they ran out of food, they just kept moving, did not know how to plant their own.

Nomad

Let's List Keywords

• Homeless (No real home)

• Travel

• Weather

• Need Food

• Wander

• Migrate

Vocabulary of the Day

Domestication: the process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or on a farm.

• Turning wild animals into domesticated animals

• Using it for help on a farm or for travel

Domestication

Let's List Keywords

• Animals

• Tame

• Not Wild

• Useful

• Pets

• Jobs

We will now answer three questions based on this image.

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Open Ended

What do you see/notice?

Open Ended

What new innovations (technology/tools/ideas) are being used in this image?

Open Ended

How do these people differ from hunter-gatherers (early humans)?

Reading Time.

We will now read a short text on the difference between the PALEOLITHIC ERA and NEOLITHIC ERA then we will answer questions.

Scientists have identified and studied five important groups of hominins*. You'll read about how early people learned, over thousands of years, to produce food by farming.

Humans discovered farming toward the end of the Stone Age. This period gets its name from the stone tools prehistoric people made and used. Historians divide the Stone Age into two periods. The first is the Paleolithic Age, or Old Stone Age. 

During this period, people got food by roaming from place to place to hunt wild animals and gather nuts, berries, and seeds from the plants they found.

Multiple Choice

How did early humans obtain food in the Paleolithic Age?

• A) They went to the supermarket daily.

• B) People got food by roaming from place to place to hunt wild animals and gather nuts, berries, and seeds from the plants they found.

• C) People were able to grow crops and domesticate animals.

By about 8000 B.C.E., some people had learned how to raise animals and crops for food. This knowledge enabled* these people, for the first time, to live in one place. The Neolithic Age, or New Stone Age, had begun.

This gradual shift [move] from hunter-gatherers (food collectors) to farmers (food producers) is one of the most important improvements in human development. In the Neolithic Age, People built permanent shelters. They settled in larger communities in the best areas for growing crops. 

People developed new skills and made a variety of things that improved the quality of their lives. Over time, they also began to exchange goods with people in other communities for the things they lacked in their own villages. In this lesson, you will explore the many ways in which the development of farming changed human life.

Multiple Select

Choose ALL correct answers: Which of the following changed during the Neolithic Era?

• People were able to build permanent shelters

• People kept hunting animals and gathering fruits and berries

• People learned to grow crops and domesticate animals.

• Eventually, people learned to trade resources.

Open Ended

Why was the shift from hunter-gatherers to farmers the most important advances in history?

Restate and Answer.

Discussion Question:

What changes happened when humans shifted from hunter-gatherers to farmers? Describe how this IMPROVED their lives. 

Lesson 4 Innovation in science

Inventions and Innovations Westward Expansion

How did new technologies make settlements in the west successful?

The Steel Plow

• This gadget helped many farmers cultivate their land in order to produce crops.

• John Deere invented the first plow in 1837. This plow was known as the cast-steel plow and was designed for Midwest soil, which was known to be dry and rocky.

• As soon as Deere sold his first plow, word of his invention spread quickly and every farmer in the area wanted one.

Barbed Wire

• Heavy wires, twisted together in a way that created sharp points at regularly spaced intervals.

• Joseph Glidden invented Barbed wire in 1873.

• The lack of trees on the Great Plains was a serious problem for anyone who needed to build a fence. Farmers could now protect their fields and ranchers could keep their animals contained!

Windmills

• A Windmill is a tall object built to harness the wind. It has revolving blades that move as they are pushed by the wind.

• They were used to pump water and later to generate electricity.

• Daniel Halladay invented in 1854

Multiple Choice

What is this?

• Weedwaker

• Steel Plow

• Steel Shovel

• Steel Scoup

Cattle Raising

• Cattle raising provided jobs for Cowboys who would watch over the cattle and then sell them.

• This huge production of beef was a result of several inventions and innovations coming together at the right time.

• Cow Towns grew along the railroad lines where the cattle would be loaded on the railroad.

Wheat Farming

• Farming on the Great Plains was difficult. There was very little rain to support a crop. Many plants couldn't survive the climate.

• Wheat was a great option and could survive with little water. When the steel plow became available, dry farming began.

• Farmers could use the steel plow to dig deeper into the soil and reach moisture.

Open Ended

Why was this important?

Sod Houses

• Building materials like wood and stone were almost totally absent from the Great Plains.

• Sod houses were made of "bricks" that settlers cut out of the soil. These pieces of soil were held together by the roots of the thick prairie grasses.

• Sod houses provide shelter, but were not comfortable to live in.

Open Ended

How did the Windmill work?

Poll

Would you live in a sod house?

• Yes

• No

Lesson 4 Innovation in science

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Benchmark:

SC.6.N.1.5-Recognize that science involves creativity, not science just in designing, but also in creating explanations that fit evidence

Student Objective

Describe the role of innovation and original thinking and developing questions about the world, planning and conducting an experiment, and coming up with reasonable conclusions based on finding.

• Essential Question :What role does creativity plans in an experimentation?

Building Vocabulary

• Conclusion

• evidence

• Model

"Do Now"

Why is it important to be able to replicate and repeat and experiment?

Conclusion

A final decision or judgement based on evidence and inference.

A summary based on evidence and facts

Evidence

Anything that can be used to prove something

Collecting body data from observations and experiment.

Model

A representation of an idea, an object, a process or a system that is used to describe and explain phenomena that cannot be experience directly.

Try It Out!!

Creativity in creating a lesson is as simple as designing an experiment that is fun and educational, like using marshmallows to learn force. Not all experiment correspond to the traditional thought of a science and the scientific method. having fun an innovation lessons is the way most associate creativity with science. creating explanations that fit evidence is not normally thought of as involving creativity. However, it is important because scientist must use their background about the topic with which their are experimenting in order to understand the results. Not all experiments have results scientists are expecting, so they must think creatively to understand what the results were, how they fir into what is being investigate, and how to form a valid explanation of their results.

Open Ended

Think of a time when you did an experiment and it did not turn out the way you expected. What did you do? How did you creatively turn it into a positive situation?

Open Ended

Think of your favorite science experiment. Write about why it was your favorite, and if you think your teacher needed creativity to come up with it?

Globalization

Exploring the profound effects of technology and globalization on a global scale.

Impact of Technology & Globalization

• Satellites: Enable global communication and data transmission
• Televisions: Facilitate cultural exchange and global news dissemination
• Computers: Connect individuals worldwide, revolutionize industries, and drive innovation

Multiple Choice

Which technology connects individuals worldwide, revolutionizes industries, and drives innovation?

• Satellites

• Televisions

• Computers

• Smartphones

Computers

Computers are the technology that connects individuals worldwide, revolutionizes industries, and drives innovation. They have transformed the way we communicate, work, and live. From the invention of the first computer to the development of powerful supercomputers, computers have become an essential part of our daily lives. They enable us to access information, connect with others, and create new possibilities. Without computers, our modern world would not be possible.

Understanding the United Nations

• The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations.
• It consists of 193 member states and serves as a platform for dialogue, negotiation, and decision-making on global issues.
• The UN works on various areas such as human rights, sustainable development, peacekeeping, and humanitarian assistance.
• Key bodies within the UN include the General Assembly, Security Council, and specialized agencies like UNICEF and WHO.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the United Nations?

• To promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations

• To provide financial assistance to member states

• To establish a global military force

• To promote the interests of the United States

Purpose of the UN

Trivia: The United Nations was established in 1945 after World War II to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations. It currently has 193 member states. The UN's headquarters is located in New York City, USA. It is composed of various specialized agencies, such as UNICEF and WHO, working towards global development and humanitarian goals.

Technology: Shrinking the World

Technology has revolutionized the way we connect and interact globally. Through advancements in communication and transportation, distances have become virtually insignificant. The world is now more interconnected than ever before, allowing for seamless collaboration, cultural exchange, and economic integration. Technology has truly made the world a smaller place.

Key Points:

• Advancements in communication and transportation
• Seamless collaboration and cultural exchange
• Economic integration

Multiple Choice

What has technology revolutionized?

• Transportation

• Education

• Agriculture

• Healthcare

Technology Revolutionized Education

Trivia: Technology has transformed education by providing access to online learning platforms, interactive educational tools, and virtual classrooms. It has revolutionized the way students learn and teachers teach, making education more engaging and accessible.

Did you know? With technology, students can now collaborate with peers from around the world, access a vast amount of information instantly, and learn at their own pace. It has also opened up opportunities for distance learning and remote education.

Fun Fact: The use of technology in education has led to the development of innovative teaching methods such as gamification, personalized learning, and adaptive learning systems.

Chernobyl Disaster

• Date: April 26, 1986
• Location: Chernobyl, Ukraine
• Cause: Reactor explosion during a safety test
• Impact: Release of radioactive materials, long-term health effects, environmental contamination
• Lessons Learned: Improved safety measures, increased awareness of nuclear risks

Multiple Choice

What was the impact of the Chernobyl disaster?

• Increased awareness of nuclear risks

• Improved safety measures

• Decreased environmental contamination

• Reduced long-term health effects

Chernobyl: Nuclear Awareness

Trivia: The Chernobyl disaster in 1986 led to increased awareness of nuclear risks. It highlighted the potential dangers of nuclear power and the importance of safety measures. The incident served as a wake-up call for the world, leading to improved safety protocols and stricter regulations in the nuclear industry. It also emphasized the need for transparency and open communication in handling nuclear accidents.

Globalization and Cultural Exchange

• Globalization has led to increased cultural exchange between countries.
• Cultural exchange promotes understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
• Technology plays a crucial role in facilitating cultural exchange through communication and information sharing.
• Language learning apps and social media platforms connect people from diverse backgrounds.
• Cultural exchange fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration on a global scale.

Technological Advancements

Cultural exchange promotes technological advancements. By sharing ideas and innovations, different cultures can collaborate and develop new technologies. This leads to progress in various fields such as medicine, communication, and transportation. Through cultural exchange, societies can benefit from the advancements made by others, fostering global development and connectivity.

Multiple Choice

What does cultural exchange promote?

• Economic growth

• Political stability

• Change in Culture

• Technological advancements

Urbanization and human impact

By Aguado Angelica

Human Impact on Ecosystems

Fill in the Blank

Humans can cause harm to ecosystems by ___________

Ecosystems around the world are under threats caused by humans:

• Climate change

• Human Population growth

• Invasisve species

• Air, Water, Soil Pollution & Toxins

• Development

Impacts on Ecosystems

• Competition for resources

• Deforestation/ Habitat loss

• Habitat Fragmentation

• Acidification of Freshwater

• Ozone Depletion

• Bioaccumulation/ Biomagnification

• Ecosystem degradation- oil spills

Ecosystems have amazing natural resources that are limited

• Huge pressure on limited resources

• Humans can outcompete for their own ends

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Hoover Dam on the Colorado River

• Over 35 million people get their drinking water from this system- Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix

• Supports agriculture throughout California

Development Trade- Offs

• Downstream: Reduced Biodiversity, poor water quality, decreased fish population

• Dam: blocked fish migration, hazard from agreing dam

• Rervoir: disrupts communities, contributes to global warming, contributes to earthquakes

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​Deforestation of the Amazon

Fracking

Oil spills

Invasive species

Acid Rain

​Read the article, watch the Edpuzzle associated with it and create a CANVA infographic to present at the end of class.

​Topics to explore and present

Multiple Choice

What is one major benefit of recycling aluminum cans?

• It increases greenhouse gas emissions.

• It reduces the need to mine new aluminum ore.

• It uses more energy than making new cans.

• It leads to more waste in landfills.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a negative impact of oil drilling?

• Increased job opportunities in the area.

• Reduction in carbon emissions.

• Habitat destruction for local wildlife.

• Improved air quality.

Multiple Choice

What is a common source of air pollution?

• Planting trees.

• Riding bicycles.

• Burning fossil fuels.

• Recycling paper.

Multiple Choice

What is the primary cause of global warming?

• Decreased use of technology.

• Increased levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• More ice forming at the poles.

• Reduced use of fossil fuels.

Multiple Choice

Which species conservation effort is most effective in protecting endangered animals?

• Building more urban areas.

• Cutting down forests.

• Establishing wildlife reserves.

• Increasing hunting quotas.

Multiple Choice

What does recycling help to reduce?

• The amount of waste sent to landfills.

• The number of trees in forests.

• The use of clean energy.

• The production of fresh water.

Multiple Choice

How does oil spill affect marine life?

• It improves the water quality.

• It increases fish populations.

• It contaminates water and harms organisms.

• It makes the ocean less salty.

Multiple Choice

Which type of pollution is primarily caused by industrial discharge?

• Noise pollution.

• Light pollution.

• Water pollution.

• Soil pollution.

Multiple Choice

What is a direct effect of global warming on polar regions?

• Increased ice thickness.

• Decreased animal migration.

• Melting of polar ice caps.

• More polar bear populations.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to conserve endangered species?

• To increase greenhouse gas emissions.

• To maintain biodiversity and ecological balance.

• To increase land available for agriculture.

• To reduce the number of wildlife reserves.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Technology

• the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

• Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Need

• the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

• Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Engineering

• the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

• Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Science

• the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

• Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Want

• the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Impact

• Relationships among groups of humans.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Society

• Relationships among groups of humans.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Product

• Relationships among groups of humans.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

• A tangible artifact produced by means of either human or mechanical work, or by biological or chemical processes.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Invention

• An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• The act of creating a technological product, system, or method of doing something.

• A tangible artifact produced by means of either human or mechanical work, or by biological or chemical processes.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Innovation

• An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• The act of creating a technological product, system, or method of doing something.

• A tangible artifact produced by means of either human or mechanical work, or by biological or chemical processes.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Technology

• the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

• Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Need

• the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

• Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Engineering

• the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

• Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Science

• the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

• Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

• The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Want

• the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Impact

• Relationships among groups of humans.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Society

• Relationships among groups of humans.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

• Something necessary for survival.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Product

• Relationships among groups of humans.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

• A tangible artifact produced by means of either human or mechanical work, or by biological or chemical processes.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Invention

• An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• The act of creating a technological product, system, or method of doing something.

• A tangible artifact produced by means of either human or mechanical work, or by biological or chemical processes.

Multiple Choice

Please define : Innovation

• An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.

• The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

• The act of creating a technological product, system, or method of doing something.

• A tangible artifact produced by means of either human or mechanical work, or by biological or chemical processes.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a circular piece of DNA from bacteria that can hold a foreign gene?

• plasmid

• restriction enzyme

• ligase

• protein expression

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a protein that acts as DNA scissors?

• plasmid
• restriction enzyme
• ligase
• protein expression

Multiple Choice

Which two bat species are most closely related?

•  Bat 1 and Bat 2
• Bat 1 and Bat 3
• Bat 2 and Bat 3
• There’s no way to tell

Multiple Choice

"transgenic" refers to an animal that:

• Has DNA from another organism spliced into its genome

• Has undergone DNA modification

• Has unique genes for its species

Multiple Choice

Gel electrophoresis enables scientists to

• separate DNA fragments.
• combine DNA fragments.
• count the genes in DNA.
• insert DNA in cells.

Multiple Choice

When human DNA is inserted in bacterial DNA to create insulin it is called

• viral DNA
• bacterial DNA
• recombinant DNA
• transcribed DNA

Multiple Choice

Genetic engineering has been used to produce

• medicines.
• food animals.
• improved crops.
• all of these.

Multiple Choice

GMO stands for

• Genetically Made Organism
• Growing More Organisms
• Genetically Modified Organism
• Growing Many Organisms

Multiple Choice

Based on these results whose blood was found in the blood stain at the crime scene?

• Bob
• Sue
• John
• Lisa

Multiple Choice

DNA fingerprinting works because

• Most genes are dominant
• Most people have DNA that contains repeats
• The most important genes are different among most people
• No two people, except identical twins, have exactly the same DNA 

Multiple Choice

A new variety of rice called golden rice has been genetically modified to have  vitamin A. people in  starving countries can eat this rice and receive vitamin A. Without this rice people go blind from vitamin A deficiency. What word(s) below best describes this rice?

• Electrophoresis
• DNA fingerprint
• Genetically modified organism
• Clone

Multiple Choice

In gel electrophoresis, smaller molecules move . . . 

• really slow
• really fast
• to the negative side
• to the positive side

Multiple Choice

What applications can gel electrophoresis be used for?

• Parental Testing
• Criminal Investigations
• Sequence Endangered Species DNA
• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which two bear species are most closely related?

• Bear 1 and Bear 2
• Bear 1 and Bear 3
• Bear 2 and Bear 3
• There’s no way to tell

Multiple Choice

A clone is 

• recombinant DNA
• a transgenic organsim
• plasmid
• genetically identical 

Multiple Choice

A clone can be BEST thought of as a(n)  _____ created in the lab. 

• identical twin
• GMO
• science fiction experiment

Multiple Choice

What process is shown in the picture?

• Gene therapy
• Cloning
• DNA Fingerprinting
• Gene Splicing

Multiple Choice

The main goal of the Human Genome Project (HGP) was to:

• Identify the unique parts of each person's DNA.
• Identify genes responsible for human diseases.
• Identify genes responsible for human behavior.
• Determine the entire sequence of human DNA.

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the impact that the Human Genome Project (HGP) has had on society?

• It has helped scientists determine that certain genes can cause diseases 
• It has led to discrimination against genetically flawed individuals
• It has led to the appearance of new diseases
• It has cost society billions of dollars without any major benefits

Multiple Choice

Which option most closely relates to how CRISPR works?

• "shake and bake"
• "cut and paste"
• "hide and seek"
• "live and love"

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be accomplished with CRISPR?

• figure out the role of a protein
• understand genetic diseases
• disable genes
• all three options

Multiple Choice

Stem cells are

• cells that grow uncontrollably.
• undifferentiated and can develop into many types of cells.
• cells that never go through cell division.
• only found in embryos.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of genetic engineering?

• Studying the DNA of plants and animals

• Making changes in the DNA code of living organisms

• The discovery of DNA Using DNA to reproduce organisms

• Using DNA to reproduce organisms

Multiple Choice

The entire collection of genes within human cells is referred to as the ______.

• human genome
• karyotype
• pedigree
• gene map