The Early Tribe
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10 Minutes
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Description
It's survival time! Can you live in the wilderness alone? Find out how a lone cavemen and women formed tribes to share resources, collaborate, and increase chances of survival.
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Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Social Interactions and Group Behavior. Suitable for Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5.
Main Concepts
Discussion Questions
Before the Game
In the game, you will try to survive in the wild by gathering resources. Is it better for animals to work alone or as part of a group in order to survive? Why?
What things does a human need in order to survive?
What skills do you think are essential for survival in the wilderness?
What would happen if you tried to live in the woods without shelter?
After the Game
Why would drinking water that hasn't been boiled make you sick, and possibly even cause death?
What are the different tasks that your human player had to accomplish in order to survive?
Were these tasks easier or more challenging with a larger group? Why?
Why was it helpful to have other humans when the animals came to raid your food?
Why did the tribe eventually have to move to a new location?