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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Gray Langur

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Gray Langur in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Tarsier

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Tarsier in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Slow Loris

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Slow Loris in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Lesser Bushbaby

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Lesser Bushbaby in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Diademed Sifaka

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Diademed Sifaka in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Ring Tailed Lemur

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Ring-tailed Lemur in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Bamboo Lemur

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Bamboo Lemur in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Capuchin Monkey (Cebus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive exploration on the taxonomy of the Capuchin Monkey that includes links to detailed factsheets on the varied species with an extensive glossary of terms.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Howler Monkey

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy of the Howler Monkey with detailed factsheets on the varied species that include an extensive glossary of terms.
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Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Zoo Labs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Five inquiry-based investigations designed for the observation of primates in a zoo setting. The labs ask guiding questions and list notable primate behaviors.
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Website
African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation (Awf): Bushbaby

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource takes an exploratory look at the lesser galago, also called bushbaby, one of the smallest primates. Content includes information on the bushbaby's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young,...
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Website
African Wildlife Foundation

African Wildlife Foundation: Mountain Gorilla

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource takes an exploratory look at the mountain gorilla, the largest of the living primates. Content includes information on the gorilla's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, and predators.
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Website
Duke University

Duke University: Lemur Center

For Students 9th - 10th
The Duke University Primate Center is dedication to the conservation of lemurs, with intense focus on education and research. Content includes information on each species, as well as great photos, natural habitat information, new...
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Handout
San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Orangutan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides extensive information about the orangutan, including photos, an audio clip and a video. [0:32]
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Orangutans

For Students 3rd - 8th
This multimedia site includes video and audio clips. The maps and fun facts will be very beneficial to students doing research projects.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Mangabey

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive exploration on the taxonomy of the Mangabey with a detailed factsheet that includes an extensive list of outside resources.
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Lesson Plan
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.
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Lesson Plan
National Health Museum

Nhm: Restriction Maps to Cladograms Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan requires students to analyze DNA restriction maps to determine the differences in the sequence for several primates and humans. They then use the information to create a cladogram.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Prime Time Primates: Chimps Count

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the techniques and steps in training an animal by attempting to train a classmate to perform a simple task without using known words. Train him or her to respond to a vocabulary of nonsense words with hidden meanings.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Prime Time Primates: Keeping the Peace

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the effect of overcrowding on a population, and play a game that demonstrates what happens as a population loses its space. Investigate cooperation in social groups, the benefits of sharing food and what happens when the system...
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Prime Time Primates: The Mating Game

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Emulate the work of primatologists by observing animals in a zoo environment. Record observations as entries in a journal, and prepare a final report of your conclusions.
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Primary
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Short History of the World: Primative Nomadic Peoples, H. G. Wells

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an informative overview of primitive Nomadic peoples. It includes information about their way of life, regions, and achievements.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Surprising Science of Alpha Males

For Students 9th - 10th
Primatologist Frans de Waal explores the privileges and costs of power while drawing surprising parallels between how humans and primates choose their leaders. His research reveals some of the unexpected capacities of alpha males-...
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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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