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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Evolution's Gift of Play, From Bonobo Apes to Humans

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about our similarity to apes, and how they solve their problems so peacefully at times but humans, the more "advanced" species, can behave so primitively. [7:02]
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Other

Becoming Human: Comparison of Human and Ape Chromosones

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever wondered how closely we are related to other primates? Join this chromosone comparison adventure to compare the banding patterns of human chromosones to those of apes.
eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the novel Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Tarzan of the Apes

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Edgar Rice Burroughs's "Tarzan Of The Apes" has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Uncivil Civilization in "The Hairy Ape" Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Various activities, discussions and assignments are suggested by this lesson plan that is designed for upper level high school students, particularly those in AP or IB programs.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Apes to Man

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson plan explores the primates in the African savannas that were the first animals to walk erect (bipedalism), which is a milestone in human evolution.
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: The Real Life King Kong

For Students 5th - 8th
Article reports on the circumstances that may have led to the extinction of real-life giant apes. Includes video.
Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Primates

For Students 3rd - 8th
Primates are a group of mammals that include apes, humans, monkeys, and prosimians. Primate characteristics and anatomy are explored, as well as life cycles, behavior and diet. Human impacts on other primate species have been...
Article
Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Question of Primate Language

For Students 9th - 10th
Alex Hawes's article deals with a variety of topics related to primates language and communication skills. Several of the topics covered in the article include Animal Linguists, When Monkey Talks People Listen, Ape Bilinguists, and more.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Humans and Primates

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The great apes are the members of the biological family Hominidae, which includes four living genera: chimpanzees, gorillas, humans, and orangutans. Learn more about...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Smart Are Orangutans?

For Students 9th - 10th
Along with humans, orangutans belong to the Hominidae family tree, which stretches back 14 million years. Lu Gao shares some amazing facts about these incredibly intelligent great apes from Asia. [4:33]
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Other

English to Go: "Animal Apps"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An article about the US and Canadian zoos using apps to teach apes is a springboard for this creative activity. Pre-reading questions, the article from Reuters, and follow-up summary in addition to grammar exercises make up a complete...
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Apes in the Kitchen

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Apes in the Kitchen", created by David the Younger Teniers, c. 1645 (Oil on canvas transferred from wood, 36 x 51 cm).
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Cengage Learning

Houghton Mifflin College: Eugene O'neill

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The site is devoted to the study of "The Hairy Ape." The questions are very good and related links are embedded in the text.
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Boy Lighting a Candle in the Company of an Ape and a Fool

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "An Allegory with a Boy Lighting a Candle in the Company of an Ape and a Fool (Fabula)", created by El Greco from 1577-79 (Oil on canvas, 65 x 90 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Boy Lighting a Candle in the Company of an Ape and a Fool

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "An Allegory with a Boy Lighting a Candle in the Company of an Ape and a Fool (Fabula)", created by El Greco from 1589-92 (Oil on canvas, 67,3 x 88,6 cm).
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Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Apes (From the Artist's Sketchbook)

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Apes (from the artist's sketchbook)", created by Pisanello, c. 1430 (Drawing).
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica Kids: Ape of Good Hope Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Cape of Good Hope.
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Orangutans May Soon Challenge Visitors to Tetris

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on new ways technology is being used to provide stimulation for great apes in zoos. Includes video.
Article
Other

Aaas Science News: Week of 2 24 14: Elephants Console Each Other

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on findings from a recent study that elephants display empathy and console one another when upset. This behavior was previously thought to be unique to apes and humans. Includes a brief video [0 mins, 50 sec].
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Going Ape Over Sat Vocab!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students have the opportunity to review SAT vocabulary.
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Curated OER

Bbc Nature: Prehistoric Life: Australopithecus

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Graphic image of the ape-man ancestor of humans, Australopithecus.
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Other

Bonobo Conservation Initiative: What Is a Bonobo?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Bonobos.
eBook
Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: Jungle Tales of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs

For Students 9th - 10th
The entire, original Jungle Tales of Tarzan, formatted for online reading.

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