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Barash, David P.; Ryder, Carol A. – American Biology Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, College Science, Entomology

Polt, James M. – American Biology Teacher, 1971
Describes experiments in conditioning, sensory processes, social behavior, imprinting, innate preferences for color and form, and discrimination learning suitable for secondary school students. Mealworms, crickets, and chicks are used as subjects. (AL)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior, Instruction, Laboratory Procedures

Patterson, Robert; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Ecology, Elementary School Science

Merowit, Clement E. – American Biology Teacher, 1973
With the establishment of the United Nations environmental secretariat at Nairobi, many opportunities are possible for biology teachers to improve their teaching, especially in areas of wildlife management and preservation. A group of educators will travel to African countries and prepare audio-visual and other instructional materials. (PS)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Environmental Education, Instruction, International Education

Newhouse, Chris – American Biology Teacher, 1977
Reports findings on research in Red-winged Blackbird territoriality and describes the educational potential of use of similar studies in the classroom. Territorial mapping and observational techniques are explained. (CS)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, College Science, Higher Education

Quackenbush, Roger E. – American Biology Teacher, 1977
Diagrams and explains construction of an actograph which quantitatively records daily movements of animals for a 24-hour period. Combines use of a kymograph and the teetering box of Palmer. Biorhythm activities with fiddler crabs, cockroaches, and hamsters are suggested. (CS)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, College Science, Higher Education