6.X Claim Testing - Collective Learning
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The document discusses the concept of collective learning, emphasizing its significance in distinguishing humans from other animals. Through a series of statements, it encourages evaluation of claims related to collective learning, language use, and its empowerment of humans, inviting further inquiry when needed. The document also addresses the challenge of defining collective learning as a specific threshold of complexity.
6.X Claim Testing - Collective Learning
- 1. TEACHER MATERIALS TESTING CLAIMS - COLLECTIVE LEARNING Directions: No one knows what came before the Big Bang. We believe that matter, energy, space, and time emerged from the Big Bang, but scientists still have many unanswered questions. Use this āballot cardā to vote on the truth of each statement and to make notes as to why you believe something is true, false, or needs more information to fairly decide. An example of collective learning can be seen when a lioness teaches her cubs to hunt. TRUE Why do you think that and which claim testers did you use in making your decision? FALSE NEED MORE INFO The human ability to use language has not played an important role in the development of collective learning. TRUE Why do you think that and which claim testers did you use in making your decision? FALSE NEED MORE INFO Humans are the only species with the ability to learn collectively. TRUE Why do you think that and which claim testers did you use in making your decision? FALSE NEED MORE INFO Collective learning has not empowered humans. TRUE Why do you think that and which claim testers did you use in making your decision? FALSE NEED MORE INFO Collective learning should not be defined as the sixth threshold of increasing complexity. TRUE Why do you think that and which claim testers did you use in making your decision? FALSE NEED MORE INFO BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 6.2 Humans use a precise symbolic language that has enabled collective learning. In this big history course, collective learning is identified as the most important ability distinguishing humans from other animals. āNeed more infoā could also be an acceptable answer here as different scientists and historians may have different opinions on this matter. Collective learning has enabled humans to store and build on their knowledge, fueling widespread invention and innovation. David Christian and the Big History Project claim that it is our sixth threshold. But, itās hard to pinpoint exactly when and why collective learning emerged and students should be encouraged to consider the evidence and continue exploring this concept. āNeed more infoā may be a legitimate answer for this question. A parent teaching something to their offspring is not considered to be collective learning. Collective learning is when knowledge is shared and built upon from generation to generation.
- 2. Name: Date: STUDENT MATERIALS TESTING CLAIMS - COLLECTIVE LEARNING Directions: There is a lot of discussion as to what, exactly, makes humans different. In this course, we explore the concept of collective learning and demonstrate how it makes humans different from other animals. Use this āballot cardā to vote on the truth of each statement and to make notes as to why you believe something is true, false, or needs more information to fairly decide. An example of collective learning can be seen when a lioness teaches her cubs to hunt. TRUE Why do you think that and which claim testers did you use in making your decision? FALSE NEED MORE INFO The human ability to use language has not played an important role in the development of collective learning. TRUE Why do you think that and which claim testers did you use in making your decision? FALSE NEED MORE INFO Humans are the only species with the ability to learn collectively. TRUE Why do you think that and which claim testers did you use in making your decision? FALSE NEED MORE INFO Collective learning has not empowered humans. TRUE Why do you think that and which claim testers did you use in making your decision? FALSE NEED MORE INFO Collective learning should not be defined as the sixth threshold of increasing complexity. TRUE Why do you think that and which claim testers did you use in making your decision? FALSE NEED MORE INFO BIG HISTORY PROJECT / LESSON 6.2