Stone Tools and Fire
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Early humans shaped stones into tools and used fire to keep warm and cook food. They carried these tools with them and made them near their camp.
In the picture
- A flint hand axe: a stone tool shaped by chipping
- A stone flake: a sharp piece struck from a stone
- A controlled fire: flames kept burning in a camp
Examples
- A sharp stone used to cut meat
- A campfire used for warmth at night
Key takeaways
- Early humans made tools by chipping stone.
- Fire gave warmth, light, and a way to cook food.
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