Why Scientists Love Rhesus Macaque Monkeys

That's News to Me

Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring modified content from The Associated Press, students read about how rhesus macaque monkeys are used in scientific research to learn about human behavior and genetic code. This lesson includes a photo, vocabulary, comprehension questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
monkeys
science

Vocabulary

century
behavior
genes
vaccine
progress
complex
loyal
alliance
A spinning paper plane