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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Chimps R Us: Speaking Chimp

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore the vocabulary and vocalizations in chimpanzee communications and connect them to emotions. Develop and participate in a field study of animal behavior based on observations and interactions with dogs
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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.