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Mr. Fields from Rancho Cordova CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

How do Primate Skulls Measure Up?

Help me give my students an opportunity to compare the anatomy of chimpanzee skull to that of a modern human.

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Hominid evolution is a fascinating topic that keeps all of my students excited to learn more, year after year. We look at the history of civilization as far back as we can identify hominid evolution.

Every human has a skull, but how is it different from that of a chimpanzee?

Understanding the physical differences between human and chimpanzee skulls gives students a better understanding of why our bodies are built the way they are.

We have a replica human skull, but with a replica chimpanzee skull my sixth-grade students will be able to work collaboratively, using calipers to measure the cranium size to infer size of the brain case. They will use it to measure tooth size and shape to see how our diet has changed. It will also help them notice specific changes in facial structure. Students will collaborate throughout this inquiry based lab where they will hone in on their scientific analysis and communication skills.

Mr. Fields
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bone Clones Chimpanzee Skull Adult Male • Carolina Biological Supply Company $332.10 1 $332.10

Materials cost

$332.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$397.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.14

Total project goal

$467.61

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