Chimpanzees in Uganda's Budongo Forest use plants to help heal their boo-boos. Scientists from the University of Oxford watched them put plants on cuts and scrapes. They saw chimps helping each other too, like a young girl chimp helping her mom. This shows that chimps know how to use nature to feel better. The study helps us learn more about how smart and caring chimps are.

The scientists found that chimps know which plants can help them heal. Some plants they use can fight germs and make them better. This is important because it might help people find new medicines. Dr. Freymann, who led the study, says learning about chimps helps us understand nature better. Chimps are very clever and know how to take care of themselves in the wild.

Original news source: Wild chimpanzees filmed using forest 'first aid' (BBC)

– CHARADES
Instructions: Students will act out the actions of chimpanzees using gestures and body language without speaking. Other students will guess what they are doing, focusing on phrases like "healing a boo-boo" or "helping each other."
– SKETCH IT
Instructions: Each student will draw a scene from the article, such as a chimp using a plant to heal. After drawing, they will describe their picture to a partner using simple sentences.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Students will discuss whether they think chimpanzees are smart or not. They will raise their hands to vote and then share their reasons with the class using sentences like "I think chimps are smart because…"
– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Choose key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., chimpanzee, heal, plants). One student draws a word while others guess what it is. The student must not speak, only draw.
– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Students will think about the question, "How do animals help each other?" After thinking, they will pair up to discuss their ideas and then share their thoughts with the class.

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1. What is your favorite animal?
2. How would you feel if you saw a chimpanzee in the forest?
3. Do you like plants? Why or why not?
4. What is a boo-boo?
5. How do you feel when you get a boo-boo?
6. Do you think animals can help each other? Why?
7. Have you ever helped someone who was hurt? What did you do?
8. What is a smart animal you know?
9. Do you think it is good for animals to use plants? Why?
10. How would you feel if you could talk to animals?
11. Do you like to play outside in nature? Why or why not?
12. What is your favorite way to feel better when you are hurt?

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