| "How many times I have wished that I could
look out onto the world through the eyes, with the mind, of
a chimpanzee. One such minute would be worth a lifetime of research."
--Dr. Jane Goodall |
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Purpose of Observer Activity: |
| The following activities will let
you see through Dr. Jane's binoculars. In these exercises, you
will learn the basics about being a keen observer, as well as
the basics about chimpanzee social behavior. Then, the next
time you visit a zoo and observe primates, you will be able
to use your new observation skills. |
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- Define
the word observe. (Enter the word observe into the dictionary
text field.)
- Conduct
the observation activities.
- View Dr.
Jane’s scrapbook and look for ways that she was
a good observer.
- Complete journal
entry.
- Locate Tanzania on the interactive
map.
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Survey of Chimpanzee Behavior: |
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- Pretend you are in Africa looking through binoculars at
wild chimpanzees. View
video clips and make field notes.
- Conduct
a mini primate research project.
- View
the video clips of chimpanzees for second time and then
compare your notes to those of a researcher at Gombe.
- Give oral presentation.
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