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Human PreHistory 101 Part 2: Weathering the Storm Instructional VideoHuman PreHistory 101 Part 2: Weathering the Storm Instructional Video
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Human PreHistory 101 Part 2: Weathering the Storm

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The last ice age occurred around 20,000 years ago. What were the conditions like? How did our ancestors survive them? These questions are briefly explored in a three-minute video clip. See how in a relatively short time, humans spread from the eastern coast of Africa, to live in almost every area of the planet. 

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the ice age

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ice age, human history, social studies

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  • Highly interesting information
  • Apt animation and pertinent explanations
  • Animation and narration is teen-friendly, making this an appropriate clip to include in your presentation on human history

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