Being Human: From Early Societies to Today - Virtual
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About this lesson
The ways we live our lives today not only reflect human activities in the past, but also provide a glimpse into our future.
The ways we live our lives today not only reflect human activities in the past, but also provide a glimpse into our future. With such a wonderful diversity of peoples and cultures on Earth, we come together to understand that not everyone thinks, creates, moves, or lives in the same way. How have these interactions affected our lives, the environment, and everything around us today?
Join Museum Educators for a lesson where students can explore three cultures through the lens of one of the many possible themes. Let's explore what it means to be human.
| Delivery Language | This lesson is offered in English and French. |
| Format | Virtual Lesson |
| Duration | Grades 3 to 5 - 45 minutes |
| Pricing | Free |
| Minimum Group | 10 |
| Maximum Group | 600 |
Available Dates
English
- December 5, 2025, 1:45 PM
- January 13, 2026, 1:45 PM
- March 31, 2026, 1:45 PM
- April 10, 2026, 1:45 PM
- April 14, 2026, 1:45 PM
- May 19, 2026, 1:45 PM
- June 11, 2026, 1:45 PM
French
- January 16, 2026 – 1:45 PM
- February 12, 2026 – 1:45 PM
- February 27, 2026 – 1:45 PM
- June 5, 2026 – 1:45 PM
English
- Check back soon for available dates
French
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Learning Goals
Understand how studying diverse cultures from the past helps us better understand the present and future.
Recognize that social and environmental challenges have shaped human communities throughout history and continue to do so today.
Explore how human activity and the environment influence each other across time, and learn to evaluate different sources of information about the past.
Curriculum Connections
Depending on the examples the Museum Educator decides to focus on, links may include:
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