Kalyx Bowler
Daily Assignments
April 7, 2026
For each assignment, create a Google Doc with your responses and email it to mom and dad. If you need to ask a question about an assignment, include it in the email.
1
Watch — Animal Cognition
Watch a good animal cognition video — the BBC has excellent ones on horse communication, or there are TED talks by Frans de Waal. Pick one that’s 15–25 minutes.
2
Respond — Your Choice of Format
React to the most surprising thing in the video. Does it match your experience with horses?
3
Explore — Two Stories About Animal Intelligence
You’ve now encountered two very different stories about animal intelligence this week — Clever Hans, where the animal was less smart than people thought, and today’s video, where animals are probably smarter than people assumed. What’s the pattern? Why do humans keep getting this wrong in both directions?