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The First Humans

300,000 years ago β€” fire, tools and stories

Grab your stone tools and step back in time to meet Earth's very first humans!

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  1. 300,000 years ago

    A Wild Green Earth

    Earth was full of grassy plains, huge trees, and wild animals. You would see woolly mammoths, giant lions, and green valleys.

The big idea

Early humans used smart minds, fire, and teamwork to explore the world.

Fun facts

  • ✨ The oldest human fossils ever found were discovered in Africa!
  • ✨ Early humans painted amazing animals on dark cave walls using crushed rocks and water.
  • ✨ Cooking food over fire actually helped human brains grow bigger and smarter!

Science words

  • Homo sapiens β€” The science name for humans, which means 'wise person'.
  • Fossil β€” An ancient bone or plant turned to rock over thousands of years.
  • Gatherer β€” A person who searches for wild plants, nuts, and berries to eat.