A follow up project to Maroo and the Winter Caves by Ann Turnbull
Student-created "Cave Art"
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/lewis/caveart
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e-mail croyal@lewis.edu
A follow up project to Maroo and the Winter Caves by Ann Turnbull
Student-created "Cave Art"
http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/lewis/caveart
by
e-mail croyal@lewis.edu
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(Introduction)
You are a clan of four Early Humans holed up in your cave during a storm. The eldest of your clan, a storyteller, is near death. He/she has asked you to depict the history of your clan on the walls of the cave to help preserve it for future generations( of the clan. Since the cave is small and space is limited, your clan must decide what important aspects of early human life should be included. The problem is that each member of the clan is a different person with different opinions about what is important in clan life.
(Task)
Each member of your assigned group will take on different roles of an early human family clan working together to create cave art that reflects some important aspect of the daily life of early humans as you value and understand it from your character's perspective. You will also be required to write a five paragraph essay about your experiences while completing this project.
Gettin' On With It
(Process)
This very special site will give you tips on drawing animals.
Your Social Studies textbook A Message of Ancient Days is a valuable place to learn about early humans.
The novel Maroo of the Winter Caves by Ann Turnbull is required reading and the background for this project.
To see several phat examples of cave art click here.
Click here to see some excellent samples of student art from another 6th grade class.
Man/Father - Leader of the family, hunter of both large and small animals and fish, alone or in groups. Skilled in all aspects of survival and hunting. Tool maker and Shelter builder.
Woman/Mother - Childcare provider, food gatherer, fire maker, seamstress, cook, craft maker and dancer.
Teenage boy - Learning the tasks of a man. Not yet as skilled or as wise. Hunts small game, fishes, still needs guidance. May go with men on some hunts to receive training.
Teenage girl - Learning the tasks of a woman. Not yet as skilled or as wise. Makes simple crafts, hair ornaments, collects feathers and shells, helps with cooking, gathers nuts, berries, roots, fruit. Gathers firewood. Receives training from other women.
Boy - Plays games that imitate the hunter, stays close to mother. Toys might include miniature weapons and tools.
Girl - plays games that imitate women, stays close to mother. Toys might include dolls and cooking tools.
Elder/Grandparent - Leader of the tribe or clan. Wisest of all, storyteller, knowledgeable of all aspects of tribal life.
Choose carefully. Remember, these are cave dwelling, root and grub eating, spear throwing, deer chasing, animal skin wearing, early humans.
Timekeeper - Keeps an eye on the clock and makes sure the group does not waste time.
Recorder - Takes notes and writes down important information.
Sketch artist - Draws a rough draft of the project.
Materials manager- Gets necessary supplies to complete tasks.
All group members create the art and edit work.
After you complete the project you will need to complete the rubric document to evaluate your team members' performances. This will assist me in giving grades for individual work.
At the end of this project you should have learned about the lives of different early humans and the possible significance of their cave art. You will be required to reflect that learning by writing a 5 paragraph essay. Click here to see an essay guide.
Last updated February 18,1999 by Carlos Royal