Curated OER
Displaying Chimps
A male chimpanzee's way of wearing a nice tuxedo and showing off to other chimps is called displaying. Displaying is a chimp's way to prove their status amongst others. Can your class compare this act to other mammals?
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Evolving Ideas: Did Humans Evolve?
This video from Evolution explores the evolution of humans from a common ancestor of humans, chimpanzees, and other apes. [5:28]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Walking Tall
This video segment from Evolution: "Great Transformations" illustrates the differences between the skeletons of a chimpanzee (a knuckle-walker) and a human (a biped). [57 sec]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: Can Apes Really "Talk" to Humans?
What can we learn from the controversial history of ape language research? [7:42]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: What Sounds Do Animals Make?
Although they can't speak, most animals have their own way of communicating. This video segment presents examples of animal communication.
BBC
Bbc Earth: Chimp vs Human! Working Memory Test Extraordinary Animal
Ayumu, the chimpanzee has made headlines around the world for his ability to beat humans on memory tests in both speed and accuracy. Does Ayumu's ability force us to reconsider our assumptions about human superiority to other primates?
The Kid Should See This
Tksst: The Story of Jane Goodall and Her Chimps (2010)
Follow Jane Goodall and the 60 Minutes cameras back to the forests of Tanzania, where she began her study of chimpanzees over 50 years ago, and be reminded that chimps are still endangered. [13:08]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Human Prehistory 101: Prologue
Award-winning video introduces human prehistory starting over 200,000 years ago. Who were our first human ancestors? Where did they live? [4:40]