Evaluation of Prehistoric Primate Museum Term Paper
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Evaluation of Prehistoric Primate Museum Term Paper
Evaluation, Prehistoric, Primate, Museum, Term, Paper
INTRODUCTION
In this activity we will look at exhibits in AnVRopomotron.com, an online virtual anthropology museum created by Dr. Keith Chan. Our focus will be on the fossils and reconstructions of prehistoric primates that predate hominins. We will answer questions by finding information presented in the virtual museum.
AnVRopomotron can be viewed on web browsers on a variety of devices with different control schemes. A computer with a mouse and keyboard will provide a good experience. A smartphone with touch controls is less ideal due to the small screen.
NOTE: This assignment requires observation. If you require an accessible assignment, please contact me.
INSTRUCTIONS
Go to www.anvropomotron.com and use the controls to move around. The different controls for different devices are listed on the wall you are facing:
- Computer web browser: Use the WASD keys to move. Hold and drag with the mouse to look around.
- Smartphone: Press on the screen to move forward. Press with two fingers to move backward. Enable motion controls to tilt your phone to look around. Otherwise, swipe with your finger to look.
PART 1: The Centerpiece
Go straight ahead to examine the bronze centerpiece. Touch the orange orb to make info panels appear. Answer these questions:
Question 1: Which primate is the largest one shown in the centerpiece?
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
Question 2: Which primate is the smallest? (The smallest is located on the biggest one’s fingertip.)
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
PART 2: VR Grab Lab and Height Chart
Facing the front of the centerpiece, turn right and go into the VR Grab Lab. Go past the two tables and turn the corner. You will enter a room that features four tables. We will be working with the far-left table, labeled “Early Primate Fossils.” Touch the items to bring up information on the back wall and a magnified view. First, touch the Archicebus model on the far left of the table.
Question 3: How long ago did Archicebus live?
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Question 4: What was its most likely diet?
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
Question 5: Examine the model: Archicebus looks a lot like a mouse, but it definitely has primate traits. What are some primate traits you see on the model?
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
Now examine the brown partial cranium next to Archicebus. Touch it to bring up its information.
Question 6: What is the scientific name of this fossil?
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
Question 7: Use your reasoning to answer this question: why is this fossil so broken and distorted? To answer, think about how an object becomes a fossil.
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
We are done with this section. Turn around and walk back to the first room. Go past the centerpiece to the height chart on the wall. Go up to it and answer this question.
Question 8: Who was taller: Gigantopithecus or the tallest recorded person?
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
PART 3: Scale Model Hall
From the Height Chart, turn right and then turn left to enter the Scale Model Hall. There are a few models of prehistoric primates. Go to the first model on the right. It is Notharctus. Touch its orb to bring up some information. The model is based on multiple individuals and allows us a look at the full body.
Question 9: Where was this primate discovered and how many years ago did it live?
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Question 10: Use your reasoning to answer this question: how could the long tail of this primate be an adaptation?
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
Move past Notharctus to the next model, which is on top of a tree branch and facing you. Touch its orb for info.
Question 11: Where were proconsulids found?
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
Question 12: Proconsulids are only known from fossilized bones and teeth, so no one knows exactly what a living one would look like. Which traits must have been inferred to reconstruct what a living Proconsul looked like?
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
Keep moving to the next model, a larger primate clinging to a tree trunk. It is Megaladapis. Touch its orb for information.
Question 13: What is this primate’s nickname due to it having similar adaptations as another animal?
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
Question 14: Megaladapis existed until the first Homo sapiens arrived and settled its home island of Madagascar. Why do you think this primate became extinct?
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
PART 4: Summary
Thinking about the exhibits you have seen, put some of the information together by answering the following questions.
Question 15: Relatively, who lived first, second, and third in time: Proconsul, Archicebus, and Notharctus?
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
Question 16: How did Gigantopithecus differ from other prehistoric primates in terms of their preferred environment? (Hint: Think about how the models are posed.)
TYPE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
You’re finished!
GRADING
Each question is worth 6.25 points for a total of 100.
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30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). |
Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. |
10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. |
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
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5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. |
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5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper |
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
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