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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Behaviorism

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Behaviorism as a philosophy and a field of psychology. Includes information on what behaviorism is, and the types of behaviorism. Also includes links to additional information.
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Other

Univ of Oregon: Attributions as Behavior Explanations: Toward a New Theory [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This scholarly paper proposes a new attribution theory which is based on the premise that forming an attribution means providing an explanation of something, particularly of behavior. The author first looks at classic attribution theory,...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biological Basis of Behavior: Endocrine System Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice for the MCAT by answering questions about how the endocrine system influences behavior.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Roots of Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions. It has complex roots, and involves a vast array of practices and a host of deities. Its plethora of forms and beliefs reflects the tremendous diversity of India, where most of its one...
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American Institutes for Research

Center on Response to Intervention: Reducing Behavior Problems in Elementary

For Teachers K - 1st
This PDF Practice Guide, released by Institute of Education Sciences (IES) in September 2008, aims to help educators develop and implement prevention and intervention strategies that promote positive student behavior. The guide presents...
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Other

Behavior Analyst Online

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A number of major professional behavior analysis journals can be accessed through this gateway. Recent issues as well as back issues are available and can be downloaded in PDF format. Several of the journals, e.g., Journal of Behavior...
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York University

Classics in the History of Psychology: Behaviorism the Modern Note in Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
"Behaviorism--The modern Note in Psychology" written by John B. Watson in 1925 was an important paper in the development of Behaviorism in Psychology. It is reproduced in full here.
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NBC

Nbc Learn: Chemistry of Water

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This video/lesson series explains how the structure and behavior of H2O in liquid form gives water its properties, and make it a chemical essential for life. Also in this collection: a Victorian-era depiction of the water molecule; news...
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Structural and Behavioral Adaptations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This effective site focuses on how structural and behavioral adaptations help organisms survive and reproduce.
Online Course
Yale University

Open Yale Courses: Principles of Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Access any one of thirty-six lectures from a biological sciences course, in audio, video, and text format. Coverage includes evolution, natural selection, the fossil record, the history of life on Earth, ecological communities,...
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Life of Thomas Hobbes (1588 1679)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a lengthy overview of the life and work of Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679 CE). Content includes a focus on Hobbes' "Leviathan" and the personal controversy that followed.
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Other

Aaas Science News: Week of 2 24 14: Elephants Console Each Other

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on findings from a recent study that elephants display empathy and console one another when upset. This behavior was previously thought to be unique to apes and humans. Includes a brief video [0 mins, 50 sec].
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Urban Text: Adventures of Herman the Worm

For Students 2nd - 5th
WORMS- What are they? Where did they come from? If you are interested in Herman the Worm's family tree (biologically speaking), his body structures, or all the facts about him that you'll ever need, go to "The Adventures of Herman the...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Journey North: A Global Study of Wildlife Migration and Seasonal Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can view maps showing the migratory paths of dozens of animals across the northern hemisphere, report a sighting of one of the animals listed in the database, and much more.
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PBS

Idaho Public Television: Birds of Prey Facts

For Students 1st - 9th
Dialogue for Kids, a program on Idaho Public Television, offers facts, information, and images of birds of prey. Learn what makes a bird a raptor, what raptors look like in the sky, threats that face these birds, and more! Classroom...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy of Motion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
By taking a look at the energy of motion all around us, students learn about the types of energy and their characteristics. They first learn about the two simplest forms of mechanical energy: kinetic and potential energy, as illustrated...
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Other

Great Ideas in Personality Behaviorism

For Students 9th - 10th
Comparative analysis of Behaviorism and more clinical psychological theories of behavior. Behavioristic arguments, criticisms of Behavioristic arguments, and Behavioristic responses are presented. References, suggested readings and...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Roots of Hinduism

For Students 9th - 10th
Hinduism is more than a religion. It is a culture, a way of life, and a code of behavior. This short article discusses the origins of Hinduism.
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Other

Valdosta State: The Behavioral System

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent review of behavioral psychology. Presents the four types of behavioral theories in outline form. Has links to more details.
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Other

House Rabbit Society: Rabbit Behavior Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive and interesting site that explains more aspects of a rabbit's behavior than you would think existed.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Diagnosing a Zombie: Brain and Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Video explores diagnosing a zombie by relating its symptoms to various human brain and behavior disorders. [3:44] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Wave Behavior: Doppler Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
Given diagrams, scenarios, or illustrations, students will identify the characteristics of the Doppler effect.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Government Regulation of Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
A course from MIT on the role of government in markets. Includes suggested readings, lecture notes, assignments and exams.
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Other

Mind: Understanding the Psychological Effects of Street Drugs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the dangerous psychological effects of drugs and alcohol.

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