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Animal Behaviors
Topic (33) Evaluate evidence about species behavior influencing species chance of survival. (HS-LS2-8)
The term instinct is commonly thought of as describing behavior that is pre-programmed and requires no thought. An instinctive response happens automatically and is the same across all individuals of a species. While this seems like a clearly defined category, not all behavior is so cut and dry. Many behaviors have both genetically pre-programmed and learned aspects.
The degree to which certain behaviors, especially in humans, are pre-determined is often a subject of intense debate. Whether the behavioral response to a given stimulus is learned, genetic, or both is the subject of study in the field of behavioral genetics. (source).
Material
Day 1 – Introduction
- Topic 33 specific – Introduction to Animal Behavior
- Student Work Packet – Topic 33
Day 2 – Virtual Textbook
- Read Biology 33 – Ethology
- Read Biology 33 – Behavior
- Read Biology Textbook – pages 766-787
Enrichment
- Topic 33 – List of Human Behaviors (1 pg pdf)
3:57 Why we study animal behavior
3:22 Innate Behaviour | Biology for All | FuseSchool
9:52 Animal Behavior
Instructor Resources
Standard Daily Material
- Day 1 – Standard material – introduction day
- Day 2 – Standard material – reading day
- Day 3 – Standard material – make a presentation
- Day 4 – Standard material – give a presentation
- Extra! – Enrichment and remediation options
Other Topic Specific Resources
- Topic 33 – List of Human Behaviors (1 pg pdf)
- Digital Assets from cK-12.org (07.10.Animal-Behaviors)
- LS33.Like_Moths_Around_a_Flame.tns
- LS33.Need_for_Speed.tns
Special Notes and Notices
Instructor Emphasis:
- Science & Engineering Practice: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information.
- Cross-Cutting Concept: Cause and Effect: Mechanisms and explanations.
Emphasize HS-LS2-8 Evaluate evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce
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