Chimps Lesson Plans

From Can Chimps Talk? to Chimpanzees: We're Not Entertained, find teacher approved chimps lesson plans that inspire student learning.

102 Chimps Lesson Plans

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Can Chimps Talk?

33 Views: 9th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 Stars.

Students view a video about chimps and language. They work together to role play the roles of researchers and chimps in an experiment. They agree on a way to live together and each group be treated fairly.

Chimps, Humans, Thumbs, and Tools

10 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; Rated 4.0/5 Stars.

Students focus on tool use by primates, examining in particular the tools chimpanzees use. They create similar tools themselves, and think critically about the differences and similarities between human and other primate tool use.

Discarded Chimpanzees: What Can We Do?

00 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; Rated 4.0/5 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.

Comparing Chimp mtDNA to Learn about Races

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In this computer-based lesson, students will measure genetic diversity within and between three subspecies of chimpanzees in order to gain a better understanding of genetic distinctiveness and explore race as a genetic concept.

Chimps Chew Too

08 Views: 2nd Grade; Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students identify the digraphs in written and spoken language. After a brief discussion of the combinations of /c/ and /h/ that comprise th /ch/ digraph, students practice spelling words and phrases contaning the /ch/ digraph.

Chester the Chimp likes to Chomp on Cheese

24 Views: Kindergarten - 1st Grade; Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students identify and spell words containing the ch digraph in this lesson. They say a tongue twister which emphasizes words with the ch digraph. They then read "A Peach for Chad" in small groups, and identify the words with the digraph.

Chimps Chugging Chocolate Milk

71 Views: 1st Grade; Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students identify the digraph /ch/ in written and spoken language. After a brief discussion of the independent and combined sounds of the phonemes /c/ and /h/ students practice identifying initial and final placement of the new digraph /ch/ in words by creating a poster.

From Earthworms to Chimps

11 Views: 1st - 6th Grade; Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students research the life and achievements of one woman of their choosing and embrace the power of one person's dedication to society, They express their assessment of the individual's life and accomplishments in a detailed portrait of that person.

Comparison of Human and Chimp Chromosomes

23 Views: 9th - 12th Grade; Rated 3.0/5 Stars.

Students observe that the banding patterns seen on stained chromosomes from humans and chimpanzees show striking similarities.

Chimpanzees: We're Not Entertained

80 Views: 9th - 12th Grade; Rated 5.0/5 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.