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Students explore how humans evolved from primates to become the dominant species on earth. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students describe, measure and compare cranial casts from contemporary apes (chimpanzees and gorillas, typically), modern humans and fossil "hominids" (erect and bipedal forms evolutionarily separated from apes). Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students participate in a chromosome comparison "adventure", in which the banding patterns are compared on the chromosomes of humans and apes. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students participate in an online collaborative project to examine the issues regarding the great apes. They conduct research, exchange art between participating schools, and complete online activities. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students identify key anatomical similarities and differences between the great apes and humans. They infer likely anatomical features in ancient human ancestors and list principal anatomical changes in primates necessary for adaptation to fully bipedal locomotion. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students evaluate the degree of chromosome similarity and difference between humans and apes. Students infer about the relationship between a human and ape based on similarities found. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students describe the formation of lava tubes and identify three geological features of the cave formed. On this field trip to the Ape Cave area near Mount St. Helens they discover why collecting rocks, touching cave walls, and littering are strictly prohibited. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students examine the life and career of paleoanthropologist Zeray Alemseged and the concept of how bipedalism influenced the development of hominids. They view an online profile, participate in and discuss a mini class obstacle course, complete an online interactive activity, and create a poster illustrating the similarities and differences between apes and humans. 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 practice how to properly write open-ended response questions for TAKS. They explore the acronym APE and apply it to the test taaking process. In sddition, they practice writing their own responses using APE. Full Review »