Paleolithic Era into the Agricultural Revolution Neolithic Era

Virginia SOL WHI.1

Describe the period from the Paleolithic era into the Neolithic era using archaeological and geographic evidence.

What students need to be able to do

  • Describe archaeological evidence of the first humans and their geographic locations.
  • Explain the effect of geography on the emergence and migration of hunter-gatherer societies.
  • Describe characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies, including their use of tools and fire.
  • Analyze how technological and social developments led to sedentary settlements.
  • Analyze how archaeological discoveries change current understanding of early societies.