This document discusses prehistoric societies and how archaeologists and paleontologists study them. It provides definitions of key terms like fossils, archaeological sites, the Early Stone Age and Neolithic Age. Students are asked questions to analyze pictures of prehistoric structures and societies. They are then asked to construct a chart comparing the Early Stone Age and Neolithic Age and present their findings through a tableau activity. The document emphasizes that studying prehistory helps us understand human origins and ancient cultures to apply to modern society.