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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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- 3rd - 4th
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Students see how patterns can reveal events of the past, thereby merging elements of both experimental and historical science. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate genomic research being done and its potential for understanding, treating, and possibly curing human genetic conditions. The potential of proteomic research as a companion to the work being done with genomics is examined in this less Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students read article, "Toxic Transmission" and discuss technology pollution, specifically cell phone pollution and its ripple effects in other parts of the world. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore multiple perspectives to create a talk show that examines the issues facing chimpanzees. They analyze the gray areas of controversial issues to realize that there can be a wide range of possible positions on a given issue. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the Jane Goodall website to learn about the average life of a captive chimpanzee. They consider the ethical questions involved in using chimps for scientific research projects and design a refuge for rescued chimps. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students comprehend what is meant by Cultural Evolution and that it primarily applies at Human Evolution, but that there are examples in higher mammals such as a killer whales, dolphins and great apes of particular groups by exploring from their elders special ways to adapt to their environment. 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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