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Zuill, E. E. – School Science Review, 1975
Describes laboratory procedures for culturing drosophila and for observing their behavior. Outlines drosophila response to stimuli and explains the courtship sequence. (GS)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Entomology, Genetics
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Brierley, John – School Science Review, 1974
Provides some background from the biological and behavioral sciences relevant to the education of young children. The author concludes that experience gained by age 8 (particularly during the years 0 to 5) matters for the rest of an individual's life. (PEB)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
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Ayres, David – School Science Review, 1991
Discussed are the division of labor, defenses, genetics and evolution, communication, and navigation power of honeybees. The scientific and cross-curricular themes that can be offered using the economically important honeybee are described. Research that suggests that bees may be flying magnets is also discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Communication (Thought Transfer), Entomology, Evolution