What This Document Is
This document outlines a museum assignment for ANTHC 126.00, Introduction to Prehistory Archeology at Hunter College CUNY, dated May 1, 2023. It requires students to analyze exhibits, specifically focusing on stone tools across different hominin species and time periods. The assignment is divided into two parts: short answer questions and an essay component.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is for students enrolled in ANTHC 126.00. It’s used to assess understanding of early hominin tool use, species identification, and the ability to interpret archaeological displays. It’s likely due around the end of the semester, serving as a practical application of course material.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document *is* the assignment; it does not provide answers or detailed explanations of the archaeological concepts. Students will need prior knowledge from lectures and readings to complete it successfully. It also relies on access to the American Museum of Natural History.
What This Document Provides
The document includes a list of specific stone tool examples (scraper, chopper, hand axes, microlithic tools, etc.) linked to their associated time periods, archaeological sites, and hominin species. It also contains excerpts from student essays analyzing dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History, focusing on interpretations of social dynamics (dominance, division of labor) based on the displays. This preview *does not* include the full essay prompts, grading rubric, or complete student responses.