Middle School Lessons
Lessons and activities designed for grades 5 – 8 and inspired by Next Generation Science Standards.
![middle-school-lesson-hero Chimp on Tree Branches](https://chimphaven.org/wp-content/uploads/middle-school-lesson-hero.jpg)
![Chimp On Porch](https://chimphaven.org/wp-content/uploads/lesson-1-thumbnail-400x266.jpg)
The Chimp Life
In this lesson, students will learn about Chimp Haven, the basic characteristics of chimpanzees, and how chimpanzees and humans aren’t that different.
Next Generation Science Standard Reference: MS-LS2-2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics.
![Chimp Hugging Tree](https://chimphaven.org/wp-content/uploads/lesson-2-thumbnail-400x266.jpg)
Chimpanzee Habitats
In this lesson, students will learn about habitats, ecosystems, and the basics of structural and behavioral adaptation.
Next Generation Science Standard Reference: MS-LS2-1 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
![Chimp Eating Corn](https://chimphaven.org/wp-content/uploads/lesson-3-thumbnail-400x267.jpg)
Chimpanzee Behavior
In this lesson, students will learn the basics of animal behavior, observational methodology, and the importance of data collection at Chimp Haven.
Next Generation Science Standard Reference: MS-LS4-2 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
![Chimp Carrying Towel](https://chimphaven.org/wp-content/uploads/lesson-4-thumbnail-400x267.jpg)
Enrichment
In this lesson, students will learn about chimpanzee enrichment, behavior, and how the concepts apply to human needs.
Next Generation Science Standard Reference: MS-LS1-4 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes