Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Behavioral Genetics
A useful introduction from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory on the study of how genetics and behavior are linked. Many useful resource links are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 8.2 Innate Behavior
Explore innate behaviors in animals and humans.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 10.25 Primates and Humans
Understand the genetic similarities between humans and primates.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Does a Cell Phone Conversation Affect Reaction Time?
Does talking on a cell phone make one a more dangerous driver? Here is an experiment you can do to investigate whether reaction time is adversely affected by a simultaneous phone conversation.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Sociology: Socialization
Sociology instructional unit on socialization. Students learn theories about human behavior and self development through audio, text, and instructional activities. Links to supplemental reading.
Other
Computational Thinking Illustrated
An illustrated cartoon guide to solving problems, designing systems, and understanding human behavior!
Other
Benchmarks Online: Human Society
A wealth of information on topics such as, cultural effects on behavior, group behavior, social change, political and economic systems, social conflict,and global interdependence. Each topic is broken down in to benchmarks by age groups...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Evolution's Gift of Play, From Bonobo Apes to Humans
Learn about our similarity to apes, and how they solve their problems so peacefully at times but humans, the more "advanced" species, can behave so primitively. [7:02]
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Psychology: Biological Foundations
Virtual learning course on human biology and brain function and how it affects our behaviors. Extensive collection of engaging materials, assignments, and activities for review.
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Aaas Science News: Week of 2 24 14: Elephants Console Each Other
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].
Stanford University
Stanford University: Brooders vs Spawners
A great explanation and hands-on activity to compare strategies of animal reproduction. Sea urchins and humans are compared.
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Boundless Psychology: Nature vs. Nurture
Study what roles genetics and the environment play in human behavioral development. This is a learning module which includes the reading assignment, a quiz, and PowerPoint program.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Hands on Shopping: Buy if You Can Give It a Try
In this behavioral science fair project, students will determine if handling merchandise affects interest in a product or its perceived value. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Psychology: Social Psychology
Complete and comprehensive Social Psychology learning module in which students learn about human social behavior through participation in interactive activities, videos, reading and writing assignments, review and assessment.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: That's a Real Smile! .Or Is It?
If someone is smiling, it means they're happy, right? Well, not always. Sometimes people smile to be polite, or because they want to "appear" happy or friendly for social reasons. How easy is it to spot which smiles are genuine and which...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Are Childproof Containers Really Childproof?
In this science fair project, determine if childproof containers are effective and investigate if a child can learn how to open the containers with practice. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Apparent Motion & Animation
This project investigates the phenomenon of apparent motion by making your own flip-book animations. This optical illusion experiment, while fun and short, will prove to be a very eye opening experience.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Origins of Modern Humans: Multiregional or Out of Africa
Two migration theories are on the table for consideration. Weigh the evidence of each one in this article by Donald Johanson of Lucy fame.
Other
Christopher's Soapbox: Behaviorism
Controversial paper arguing the premise that behaviorism, while well intentioned, has evolved as an insidious, dangerous view of human nature that contradicts our basic conceptions of individuality, morality, and free will.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Brain Chemistry Post Assessment
The human brain is complex. Messages within the brain and the rest of the nervous system are conducted by cells called neurons. Drugs and other substances can interfere with or modify the transmission of messages between neurons. In this...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Social Animal
Tapping into the findings of his latest book, NYTimes columnist David Brooks unpacks new insights into human nature from the cognitive sciences- insights with massive implications for economics and politics as well as our own...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Alfred Kinsey
Best known for the Kinsey Reports, find out about the life and work of Alfred Kinsey. Discover how he was led to study human sexuality.
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Psychology: Brain & Behaviour
Test your speed in this game reviewing brain and behavior terms and concepts.
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