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14 Great apes online project Lesson Plans

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Grade Range
Kindergarten - 2nd
Rating
4 Stars

Students are introduced to Zeresenay "Zeray" Alemseged, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer, who is a paleoanthropologist. They do a variety of engaging activities to help them explain bipedalism---humans walking on two feet. Full Review »

Grade Range
10th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students examine the many different programs Roosevelt created as a result of the Great Depression. They research the National Labor Relations Act and explore what working conditions were like during that time. Full Review »

Grade Range
Kindergarten
Rating
4 Stars

Students develop reading skills by reading a book every day. They participate in activities to go along with the book. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
5 Stars

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 »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
4 Stars

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 »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

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 »

Grade Range
10th - 11th
Rating
4 Stars

Students examine different global issues and share their learned information with others. Students choose a topic to research, write a research essay, conduct a survey about knowledge and attitude toward chosen topic, and create an oral and visual presentation of their researched information. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

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 »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students simulate the formation of a tree mold in order to gain a better understanding of the processes that formed them. Students observe, identify geological features, and develop models about the formation of three interconnecting tree molds along the Trail of Two Forests. Full Review »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 2nd
Rating
5 Stars

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 »