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It is difficult to convey the complexity and diversity of primates. To illustrate this issue, we will watch a series of video clips of primates in various circumstances and scenarios. Your challenge is to link what you are witnessing to our list of primate characteristics described in your reading and lecture. You are tasked with identifying a physical characteristic and behavioral characteristic.
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Objective
After completing this assignment, you will be able to
Identify both physical characteristics and behavioral characteristics.
Evaluate these characteristics in relation to our human species.
Connection to module objective
This assignment measures the module objective: Students will be able to
Identify and describe traits the physical/social characteristics that define the Order Primates
StepsSet-Up
You will need some form of note-taking, either with pencil/paper, a processing program, or a note app on your phone or tablet.
Get ready to watch the following short video clips listed in the Module.
Mischievous Monkeys | Clever Monkeys - Nat Geo WILD (1:41)
Monkeys DIVE Into Pool For Fun | Primates | BBC Earth (1:28)
Monkey's Bluff | Clever Monkeys | BBC Earth (2:49)
Monkeys on the lookout | Clever Monkeys | BBC (2:57)
Nutters - the monkey production line - Clever Monkeys - BBC (4:05)
Choose ONE of these videos to
As you watch and listen take notes describing ONE physical characteristic and ONE behavioral characteristic, an explanation of these are in the chapter reading and lecture notes, each under the following thematic headings: