Primitive Tools

Grades 3-8

This series features primitive life experts who participated in a primitive week celebration, which was coordinated by Tom Mancke and held at Hammond School in Columbia, South Carolina. The programs tell the story of how primitive people used the materials found in nature to create such useful things as musical instruments and cordage, as well as needed tools to assist with day-to-day life. 

Part 1: Introduction | Primitive Tools
Episode 1

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In the Introduction of Primitive Tools, a speaker describes prehistory and primitive tool-making in a humorous way. Tools from the beginning of human use are explored.
Part 2: Music | Primitive Tools
Episode 2

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Part 2, Music This series features primitive life experts who participated in a primitive week celebration, which was coordinated by Tom Mancke and held at Hammond School in Columbia, South Carolina...
Part 3: Fishing | Primitive Tools
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Primitive Tools, Part 3: Fishing This series features primitive life experts who participated in a primitive week celebration, which was coordinated by Tom Mancke and held at Hammond School in...
Part 4: Fire | Primitive Tools
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Primitive Tools, Part 4: Fire This series features primitive life experts who participated in a primitive week celebration, which was coordinated by Tom Mancke and held at Hammond School in Columbia...
Part 5: Pottery | Primitive Tools
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Primitive Tools, Part 5: Pottery This series features primitive life experts who participated in a primitive week celebration, which was coordinated by Tom Mancke and held at Hammond School in...
Part 6: Animal Skins | Primitive Tools
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Note: Teachers are advised to preview Part 6 for scenes and content that they feel may not be appropriate for use in their classrooms. Primitive Tools, Part 6: Animal Skins This series features...

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