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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Day in the Life

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students use their research skills to investigate the behavior and characteristics of a rainforest animal. After creating a diary entry, they illustrate the habits and life cycle of the animal. They write the diary entry from the point...
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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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BBC

Bbc Nature: Capuchin Monkeys

For Students 9th - 10th
Capuchin monkeys are tree-dwelling New World monkeys that live in central and southern America. These intelligent and clever monkeys use tools such as stones to crack open nuts, shellfish, and crabs. Learn more about capuchin monkeys in...
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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: Hooded Capuchin

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the hooded capuchin focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Woolly Monkey

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

University of Wisconsin: Squirrel Monkey

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Squirrel Monkey in this detailed factsheet that includes 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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Handout
University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Red Howler (Alouatta Seniculus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion on the taxonomy, morphology, range, habitat, and ecology of the Red Howler Monkey in this detailed factsheet that includes an extensive glossary of terms.
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Handout
A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: White Faced Capuchin (Cebus Capucinus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Cebus Capucinus, otherwise known as the white faced capuchin.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Mosquitoes Don't Bug These Monkeys

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about monkeys in South America that use millipedes as mosquito repellant. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Mosquitoes Don't Bug These Monkeys

For Students 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some South American monkeys who have learned how to make mosquito repellent. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Capuchin Monkey

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Capuchin Monkey."
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Handout
Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Callimico

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the callimico while reading this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Content includes quick facts, a photo, and highlights on the appearance, habitat, and social habits of this unique monkey.
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Website
University of Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Primate Research Center: Primate Info Net

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Pied Tamarin (Saguinus Bicolor)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides photographs and a fact card about the pied tamarin, an endangered species. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, behavior, diet, predators, reproduction and development, and population status.

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