The Day Pictures Were Born How Art Made the World Episode 2

The Day Pictures Were Born Questions to Consider: What is the argument that Dr. Nigel Spivey is making in this episode? What evidence does he use to support his argument? Can you accept this argument? – if not, why not? … if so, why?

The Day Pictures Were Born More questions to consider: When and where did humans begin to create pictures? What did they mean?

The Day Pictures Were Born This episode is divided into the following sections– be sure to take some notes over each to help you answer the earlier questions… Discovery at Altimira The San People of South Africa Altered States of Consciousness The Turkish Megaliths at Gobeki Tepe and the Agricultural Revolution

The Day Pictures Were Born Today’s Assignment: As a class, video theories will be listed A discussion leader for each theory will be selected (5 to 7 minutes) Students will divide into groups led by the “theory leaders” and will discuss their theory and list all relevant evidence articulated in the video– group should evaluate the evidence and the theory (determine if it is convincing in light of the evidence presented – not everyone in the group has to concur) – 15 to 20 minutes

The Day Pictures Were Born Theory leaders will report group’s findings – be sure to mention any dissenting opinions (5 to 7 minutes) Once all of the reports have been given, students may ask questions/discuss findings (evaluations) (? Minutes) Everyone will receive a grade

The Day Pictures Were Born How will today’s grade be determined? Did student contribute to group discussions? Did student behave appropriately during group discussions? Did student contribute to culminating class discussion by asking or answering questions (in an appropriate manner)? OR Was student attentive during culminating activity?

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