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Evans, J. Daryll – School Science Review, 1975
Describes sources and housing of laboratory rats for use in investigating behavior. (LS)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, College Science, Higher Education
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Erwin J.; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1974
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Followup Studies, Interaction
Ruffault, Charlotte – 1988
This book is written for children ages 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume explores the natural history of animals that live underground. Animals included are porcupine, insects, earthworm, mole, badger, rabbit, prairie dog, and beach animals. (YP)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biological Sciences, Childrens Literature
Farre, Marie – 1988
This book is written for children ages 5 through 10. Part of a series designed to develop their curiosity, fascinate them and educate them, this volume describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and peculiar habits of crocodiles, including how to distinguish them from close relatives such as alligators, cayman, and gharials. (YP)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biological Sciences, Childrens Literature
McLean, Laura L. – 1986
Various examples of communication in species ranging from bumble bees to dolphins are examined in this paper. Focus is directed to indications of the cognitive ability of each species. The signals of cognition include evidence of: adaptability to a new situation; long term memory; and the property of displacement. Most of the sources reviewed…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Processes
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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
Topeka Public Schools, KS. – 1973
The material in this unit is designed to provide upper elementary students with information and experiences to develop a better understanding and appreciation of the variety of animals living today. Unit goals include fostering a better understanding of animals' roles in nature, developing observational skills, facilitating understanding of man's…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animal Facilities, Biology, Curriculum Guides
Alloway, Thomas, Ed.; And Others – 1972
These seven original essays by noted behavioral scientists were prepared for a symposium held at Eridale College (University of Toronto), and concern the causes, functions, and dysfunctions of human affective communication. The empirical findings and theoretical statements in the essays provide a framework for development of a psychological…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Animal Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Communication Skills
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Barrass, Robert – Journal of Biological Education, 1976
Describes benefits and techniques for utilizing Mormoniella vitripennis (jewel wasps) in teaching biology. Feeding, courtship, egg-laying, and insect behavior investigations are presented. (SL)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
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Reiss, Michael J. – Journal of Biological Education, 1987
Discusses variables which determine the strategies animals use to organize their lives. Describes advances in understanding animal behaviors. Shows how game theory has helped to explain the existence of alternative behavioral strategies and the constraints under which organizers exist. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Biological Sciences, College Science
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Kramer, David C. – Science and Children, 1987
Describes some of the characteristics of the common harvestmen, or daddy longlegs, and the true spider. Provides information on harvestmen's habitats and life cycles and includes tips on housing and observing these organisms in science classrooms. (TW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animal Facilities, Biology, Elementary Education
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Gunderson, Virginia M.; And Others – Developmental Psychology, 1987
Study looks at pigtailed macaque in the context of visual recognition problems adapted from a standardized test developed for use with human infants. Results demonstrate that the low-risk group easily differentiated novel from previously seen targets; the high-risk group gave no evidence of recognition. (Author/RWB)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Failure to Thrive, Infant Behavior, Infants
Hardy, Amanda – Children & Animals, 1988
Describes some ways that poetry can be used to present information about animals, enhance appreciation for animal habits and roles, and promote empathy for animals. Gives examples of and work sheets for the development of limericks, cinquain, haiku, and free verse. (TW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
NatureScope, 1985
Provides background information and student activities on bird nesting, singing, finding a mate, incubating eggs, and raising the young. Each activity includes an objective, recommended age level(s), subject area(s), list of materials needed, and procedures. A ready-to-copy student worksheet is included. (JN)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Art Activities, Birds, Creative Writing
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Proctor, Sharon – Current, 1984
Discusses a school program at the student laboratory in the Vancouver Aquarium. Includes descriptions of several stations in the laboratory (such as seashore ecology, protective mechanisms) and the associated student investigations. (JN)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Aquariums, Ecology
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