Kimberly J. Workinger
Objective:
Connect the body language observations from humans to animals. Determine if there are similarities and differences.
Activity:
Watch the Discovery Channel Video- “Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry” VHS# 737049 0:40-0:45
First time, play the segment muted instructing the students to observe only.
Second time, again play the segment muted only this time the students will write down the different body language/communication cues that the observed
Third time, play the segment with the sound. The scientist that is being interviewed is talking about dog play.
** Both of the body language activities require the students to observe, interpret and develop written expression of the experiences. All of these skills are important to success in any field including the animal care field. To follow through and connect these two exercises, interpret the similarities between human and animal behavior and body language.