Next of Kin - A Compassionate, Interdisciplinary Science Curriculum
Middle Level, Grades 6-9

The middle level "Next of Kin" curriculum is an interdisciplinary science curriculum with interactive and engaging lessons for 6th - 9th grade students.

Not only does the "Next of Kin" curriculum educate students on issues regarding free-living and captive chimpanzees, the final chapter educates and encourages discussion on the ethics of experimentation on all animals.

Along with a comprehensive notebook with over 25 lessons, a companion CDROM has been designed and included with the curriculum. The interactive, multimedia program is a supplement to the "Next of Kin" curriculum. The CDROM may be used to preview the curriculum or it may be used to enhance its lesson plans.

This unique and comprehensive curriculum can be ordered through the Chimporium gift shop, for a special price of $39.95 (remaining copies only) plus shipping costs. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

All the proceeds from this curriculum go directly to help, enrich, and, insure the welfare of our chimpanzee family at the CHCI.

Thanks to a grant from the New England Anti-Vivisection Society (NEAVS) we have been able to develop a much needed K-12 humane education curriculum. In Collaboration with NEAVS/ESEC (Ethical Science and Education Coalition) we will not only be educating students on the plight of chimpanzees, but we are also hoping to heighten students' awareness and encourage them to extend their circle of compassion to ALL of our fellow animals.

Here's what some teachers have to say!

"Very informative, enough background for teachers with a little previous background on the issues to use effectively. Very thorough treatment of the issues interesting/motivating for students. Insightful, inspirational, well-thought out."
Richard Grant, 6th-8th grade teacher

Please feel free to try out our two sample lessons from our "Next of Kin" curriculum.

Chimp or Human? - This lesson is designed to raise student awareness to the shared characteristics between chimpanzees and Humans.

It's All Greek to Me! - This lesson helps students understand how ASL (American Sign Language) is applicable to chimpanzee culture. It also introduces students to some signs that are used by the chimpanzees at CHCI

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