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Machtinger, Erika T. – American Biology Teacher, 2014
Hands-on activities with live organisms allow students to actively explore scientific investigation. Here, I present activities that combine guided inquiry with direct instruction and relate how nutrition affects the physiology and behavior of the common housefly. These experiments encourage student involvement in the formulation of experimental…
Descriptors: Hands on Science, Science Instruction, Inquiry, Direct Instruction
Weigel, Emily G.; DeNieu, Michael; Gall, Andrew J. – American Biology Teacher, 2014
This lesson is designed to teach students that behavior is a trait shaped by both genes and the environment. Students will read a scientific paper, discuss and generate predictions based on the ideas and data therein, and model the relationships between genes, the environment, and behavior. The lesson is targeted to meet the educational goals of…
Descriptors: Genetics, Nature Nurture Controversy, Behavior, Ecology

Kolb, Christine L. – American Biology Teacher, 1982
Suggests using African-clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis) for conditioning (behavior) experiments. Other experiments using these easy-to-care-for frogs are outlined. (JN)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biology, High Schools

McLure, John W. – Science Activities, 1988
Describes behaviors of the domestic cat in terms of developing students abilities to observe. Discussed are play, territoriality and pecking order, catnip, feral studies, and chasing. (CW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biological Sciences, Learning Strategies

Smith, Rosemary J.; Brown, Joel S. – American Biology Teacher, 1991
An indirect procedure that uses the foraging behavior of animals at experimental food patches to address questions in animal behavior is discussed. Suggested projects that include the concepts of predation risk, harvest rates and metabolic costs, missed opportunity costs, and competition are described. (KR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Ecology, Evolution

Higgins, R. C. – Journal of Biological Education, 1982
The carabid beetle (Notiophilus) preys readily on an easily-cultured collembolan in simple experimental conditions. Some features of this predator-prey system are outlined to emphasize its use in biology instruction. Experiments with another potential collembolan are described in the context of developing the method for more advanced studies.…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Biology, Ecology

Meek, Leslie R.; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Described are the basic materials and procedures used to study defensive burying behavior and suggested laboratory projects. Discusses live targets, non-living targets, social variables, and previous experiences of the subjects. (CW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Patterns, Biological Sciences, College Science

Borst, Richard – Science Teacher, 1989
Describes a kangaroo simulation which can be adapted for use with radio tracking activities for other animals. Outlines procedures and information to help implement the activity. Provides a map of Australia, calculations, and sample kangaroo movement data. (RT)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences, Computer Simulation, Ecology

Treagust, David F.; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1980
A laboratory exercise using a gerbil is described for use in the high school biology class and in accordance with the National Science Teachers Association guidelines. The authors cite references that deal with current awareness of the moral status concerning animals. The exercise includes measurement and calculations. (SA)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Computation, Ethics, Instructional Materials

Biermann, Carol – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Described is a study designed to introduce students to the behavior of common invertebrate animals, and to use of the chi-square statistical technique. Discusses activities with snails, pill bugs, and mealworms. Provides an abbreviated chi-square table and instructions for performing the experiments and statistical tests. (CW)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences, College Science, Higher Education

Zipko, Stephen J. – Science Activities, 1992
Describes a class project to determine which environmental condition, such as light, heat, and type of basking substrate, would result in the least and most turtle basking behavior. (PR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Class Activities, Heat
Koch, Helmut – 1988
There is a group of terrestrial crustaceans, the isopods or sowbugs, that spend their lives in the cool, damp and dark microhabitats beneath rocks, decaying logs, and leaf litter. Although these animals are well adapted to exploit these moist niches, they are obligated to live where they do because of their need for moisture and high humidity to…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biological Sciences, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes

Stamm, Alfred J.; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1993
The study of starlings in the urban environment integrates nervous regulation, the senses, and animal behavior, while also providing an excellent example of how the biology of an animal is related to the demands of the physical environment. (PR)
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Biology, Birds, College Science
Wood, Millicent A.; Churchman, David – 1988
This study examines the limited literature on zoomobile programs and suggests that remarkable uniformity exists between such variables as types and lengths of programs offered, animals used, staffing, area served, and funding. It notes a common set of problems, from practical ones such as animal stress and liability insurance, through…
Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Animals, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education