Thursday, March 12, 2020

Online Resources for Teaching Bio Anth

Here's a non-exhaustive list of resources that may helpful in teaching online. If anyone would like labs online primate behavior (using video and live-feeds) or a comparative primate anatomy lab (using e-skeletons), feel free to e-mail me!

Screenshot of San Diego Ape Cam

PRIMATE BEHAVIOR AND CONSERVATION

Callicam
  • Virtually watch marmosets at the WNPRC!
  • Pros: associated ethograms and exercises
  • Cons: this one runs into the most issues with browser plug-in issues
  • This is the my favorite primate web cam!
  • Pros: you may see gibbon-siamang play!
  • Cons: sometimes primates are out of sight
  • There's both gorilla and chimp cams!
  • Pros: really high-quality feed!
  • Cons: sometimes primate are out of sight 
  • This is my new favorite, because I studied these bonobos!
  • Pros: Good chance of seeing my favorite bonobo friends!
  • Cons: Both indoor exhibits aren't always viewable
  • Contribute to real research!
  • Pros: good for learning to ID species
  • Cons: not great for behavioral observations



NOTE: For live feed labs/projects, remind students that finding animals/animals being out of sight is one of the biggest challenges with studying wild primates too!

Javan Slow Lorises and the Pet Trade

  • Interactive Google Tour by Sarah Fachnie that explores the pet trade.
  • Interactive Google Expedition by Raymond Vagell that explores the Duke Lemur Center and lemur vision. It can be viewed on your computer, or in 3D with a virtual reality headset!

COMPARATIVE SKELETAL ANATOMY

http://eskeletons.org/

  • Useful for primate comparative anatomy!
  • Huge comparative anatomy library!


PODCASTS





OTHER RESOURCES

  • gateway to online citizen science projects that can be used for labs!
  • gateway to online biology labs!
  • lots of virtual fun, and educator guides available!
  • lots of paleo video and interviews!