U1: History of Man

Content being covered:

Week 1 19th-22nd July: Intro to Human Science & Science Skills
Week 2: 25th – 29th   July: Early Events in Earth's History
Week 3: 1st – 5th August : Volcano Project
Week 4:   8th – 12th August: Photosynthesis and Respiration
Week 5: 15th – 19th August: Events leading to Human Evolution
Week 6: 22th – 26th August: Earth History TImeline 

Major Assessments:
Volcano Project
Photosynthesis Pracs & Mini-Quiz
Time Line Project


Notes from Catastrophes vid : The Earth Forming (click to enlarge)
Reference: Catastrophe, 2008. [DVD] Stephen Marsh & Dr Rhodri Jones., UK: BBC (Birth of a Planet)



Notes from Catastrophes vid: Snowball Earth  (click to enlarge)
Reference: Catastrophe, 2008. [DVD] Stephen Marsh & Dr Rhodri Jones., UK: BBC(Snowball Earth)


Notes from David Attenborough's First Life: Arrival  (click to enlarge)

Reference: First Life: Arrival, 2010. [DVD] Martin Willliams, UK: BBC.





Notes from Walking with Cavemen DVD
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Walking with Cavemen, 2002. [DVD] Richard Dale, UK: BBC.



Helpful Links for Time Line
Human Evolution and the Collision of India & Asia
Ice-Age and Neanderthals/Homo sapien evolution info
Earth's Collision with Theia: More Info
Berkley University: Important Events in Earths History
Nat Geo: The Rise of Life Time Line 
Big History: Helpful Resources 
BBC: Earth History Facts & Videos
New Scientist: Evolution Time Line
Human Evolution: FAQ
An Introduction to Human Evolution
Formation of Earth: New Scientist
Underground see Gives Evidence for First Oceans

For more info about specific events; Google each event specifically. Don't forget to use domain tools to find out websites' owners if you are unsure.



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