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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the different branches of the primate family tree. They create fact cards about various species of non-human primates and then write fictional skits about interactions among the different primates. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students transfer examples (names) of primates from their location in an outline hierarchy of primate groups into a set of nested boxes reflecting that same hierarchy. A cladogram can then be drawn illustrating how these groups are related in an evolution Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students compare differences in amino acids in the beta hemoglobin from representative primates, complete a matrix of those differences, and from these data, construct and interpret cladograms as they reflect relationships and timing of divergence. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate social behavior patterns of primates. Next, students research a specific primate-analyzing individual and group behavior patterns particular to the species. They create informational posters and present findings to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine amino acid differences in beta hemoglobin. They compare possible pairing of organisms. Students compare gross anatomy of selected primates. Students discuss evolution. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore primates and prehistoric man. They discuss early illustrations and portrayals of prehistoric man and how he lived. After the discussion, they use periodical indexes and resources to locate an article, read the article, and write a paragraph to debate what is fact and what is theory. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students compare and contrast the way humans and chimpanzees walk on two feet. They observe classmates walking and then view a video showing other primates walking. They use the observations to rate each species on speed, agility and stamina on two feet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the reasons why humans are classified as primates. Through the analysis of skulls and characteristics, they identify key features that are shared with the other members of the primate family. Students explain how organisms are adapted to their environment and that anatomy is a reflection of these adaptations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine the skeletal features of different primates in order to comprehend the evolutionary relationships among them. They discuss how skeletal evidence can be used to understand the evolutionary relationships of primates. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine the skeletal features of different primates in order to comprehend the evolutionary relationship among them. They read the Introduction paragraph of the lab and answer pre-lab questions 1-5. Students take turns reading procedures. They discuss the lab. Full Review »