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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Fruit Gathering Monkeys
Monkeys appear to have been trained to assist in gathering fruit; and the Egyptians represent them in the sculptures handing down figs from the trees to the gardeners below; but, as might be expected, these animals amply repaid...
Curated OER
Howler Monkey
There are many interesting facts about the loudest animal in the New World, the black howler monkey, on this informative site.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Douc Langur (Pygathrix)
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Douc Langur in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Hooded Capuchin
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the hooded capuchin focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
University of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Primate Research Center: Primate Info Net
Information about primates, includes links to primate centers and organizations. Find out about the International Directory of Primatology. Click into "Resources on Primatology" and then "About the Primates" to get to primate-specific...
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Colobus Guereza
Detailed information about guerezas, a Columbus monkey found in Africa near the equator: geographic range and habitat, physical features, behavior, reproduction and mating, communication, andn positive and negative economic impact.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Zoogoer Magazine: The Question of Primate Language
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.
Grade Saver
Grade Saver: Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee
This is an online study guide/notes for the play Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis. The play is a...
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Rousseau in the Jungle
Rousseau imagined Tropical Forest with Monkeys from trips to botanical gardens, zoos, and illustrations in books. Young scholars will conduct research and imagine themselves in a place other than where they live. They also will...
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: William Jennings Bryan (1860 1925)
Provides a short biography on William Jennings Bryan, focusing on his antievolution campaign and his part in the Scopes Monkey Trial.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Fortune and Mis Fortune
In this RAFTS lesson students read W. W. Jacobs' "The Monkey's Paw" and then complete a grammar activity, or use the interactive fortune creator, to develop a writing prompt for a short essay about the fate or luck involved with their...
Other
Ashtabula County Bar Association: Clarence Darrow
Comprehensive biographical details on famous trial lawyer and social activist, Clarence Darrow, who is best known for the Scopes Monkey Trial and the Leopold and Loeb trial.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Mammals
Australian Museum Online has a collection of mammals including bats, platypus, and marsupials. Take a peek. Read about the monkey-faced bat, the mountain brushtail possum, and the tree kangaroo.
Scientific American
Scientific American: 50 Years Ago: A Witness at the Scopes Trial
A lengthy article from Scientific American recounting the expert testimony of Fay-Cole Cooper, a professor at the University of Chicago, who supported the idea of evolution in the Scopes Monkey Trial.
A&E Television
History.com: What Was the Scopes Trial Really About?
The Scopes Trial, also known as the Scopes Monkey Trial, was the 1925 prosecution of science teacher John Scopes for teaching evolution in a Tennessee public school, which a recent bill had made illegal. The trial featured two of the...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: The Scopes Trial
This primary set uses photographs, letters, posters, and publications to explore the Scopes Monkey Trial. Includes teaching guide.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Black Spider Monkey
Factual information is provided on the following topics: geographic range, habitat, physical description, reproduction, behavior, diet, economic importance, and conservation status.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Prime Time Primates: Monkey See, Monkey Do?
Explore the evolutionary advantage of stereoscopic vision and the fully opposable thumb, and describe how each adaptation might affect the use of tools in humans and primates.
Other
Review of the Monkey Bridge
The writer interviewed Lan Cao about her book. She includes some biographical information in the article as well as discussion of the book.
Read Works
Read Works: Amazing Animal Helpers
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage shared information about the helpfulness of dolphins, dogs, monkeys, and horses. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: Still Life With Fruit and Monkey
An image of "Still-Life with Fruit and Monkey", created by Jan Fyt in 1653 (Oil on canvas, 101 x 121 cm).
Curated OER
Web Gallery of Art: The Monkey Painter
An image of "The Monkey Painter", created by Alexandre Gabriel Decamps in 1833 (Oil on canvas, 32 x 40 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Three Monkeys Stealing Fruit
An image of "Three Monkeys Stealing Fruit", created by Frans Snyders during the 1640's (Oil on canvas, 98 x 147 cm).
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