aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	History
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	Early human
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Journey to Our Ancestors

Hook: Time Capsule Surprise

Imagine you’re a time traveler, and you’ve just stumbled upon a hidden time capsule buried deep in the earth. As you carefully open it, dust and ancient scents waft into the air. Inside, you find peculiar tools, strange drawings, and a note from our early human ancestors. What message do you think they left for us about their lives?

Activity: Create Your Time Capsule

1. Materials Needed:

   • A small box or container (can be a shoebox)
   • Art supplies (markers, colored pencils, stickers)
   • Old magazines or printed images
   • Small objects or artifacts that represent your life today

2. Instructions:

   • Take a few minutes to think about what defines your life. What are the essential items, messages, or images you would want to represent your world to someone thousands of years in the future?
   • Decorate the outside of your time capsule to reflect your personality and the time you live in.
   • Fill the capsule with the objects or pictures you’ve chosen and write a brief note explaining why each item is important.

Transition to Lesson:

Once everyone has created their time capsules, we will dive into a fascinating journey through history, tracing back to the lives of early humans. We’ll explore what their “time capsules” might have looked like and what they can teach us about survival, community, and creativity in the Stone Age. Are you ready to take a step back in time and discover the secrets of our ancient ancestors? Let’s begin!