Instructions
This assignment involves observing non-human primate behavior related to tool use and reflecting on its implications for understanding the human technological niche.Observe another species making and/or using a tool.
- Choose a video from the list below (mute the video if needed):
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- While you watch the video, take observational notes as if you were a primatologist. Be as detailed as possible, as if you are in the forest observing the behavior in real time and you want to share your observations with other researchers including your future self.
- After you watch the video, answer the questions in the template and upload it here.
*As always, please be sure to read the rubric before starting the assignment.*
Assignment 1 – Primatology observation of tool use in non-human primates
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeObservational notesDo the observational field notes describe what is happening in the video in a clear and detailed way? |
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12 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVideo descriptionDoes student state which video they watched, including the animal? |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBehavioral DescriptionDoes student describe the behaviors they observed? |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReactionDoes student describe how they reacted to the video? |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnections to humansDoes student describe how they would do the task including which tools, including hands, would be used? |
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4 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSynthesizing observationsDoes submission include description of how non-human primate tool use contributes to research in evolution of human technology? |
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8 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting/ Mechanics/CitationsAre the answers in complete sentences with no spelling or grammar errors? |
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4 pts |

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