In this horizontal study of history and the story of civilization, we take a look at the way of life of cavemen, particularly their food, shelter, defenses, clothing, and art.
Tag: Montessori History
Montessori Great Lesson: Coming of Life and Timeline of Life
This is the “Coming of Life” story, one of the Montessori great lessons, with a presentation on the Timeline of Life and free PDF printables and worksheets.
Montessori History: Clock of Eras and Geologic Time Scale
This lesson introduces kids to the history of the Earth, from the time of its creation all the way up to the present. It is meant to be both impressionistic and humbling: to make children realize just how much time has passed and how much has happened on the Earth even before humans appeared.
Montessori Great Lessons: The Story of the Coming of Humans
The coming of humans is one of the great lessons of Montessori. This video introduction (with transcript) touches on the timeline of humans on earth, the traits we have in common with other animals, and the vital differences that enabled our species to survive and thrive on this planet.
Dino Quiz! Level 1 Challenge
Can you tell an apatosaurus from an allosaurus? Take this challenge with your friends!
Dino Quiz! Level 2 Challenge
Name these dinosaurs!