Unit Plan
University of California

Berkeley Edu: Animal Behavior [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Observable coordinated responses to stimuli. Originates with genes that direct the formation of tissues and organs of the animal body (nervous & endocrine systems).
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Innate Behavior of Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers innate behavior in animals.
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Animals: Animal Adaptations

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the topic of animal adaptations, that look at physical and behavioral adaptations.
Website
Other

Using Animals "Follow the Leader" Instinct

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting site on the "Follow the Leader" instinct that can be found in animals. Livestock will follow the leader, and handlers have taken advantage of this natural behavior to move animals easily.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 8.2 Innate Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore innate behaviors in animals and humans.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Konrad Lorenz

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides biographical information on Konrad Lorenz, Austrian zoologist and ornithologist.He is credited with re-discovering the principle of animal imprinting.
Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Chemical Communication

For Students 9th - 10th
This site deals with many animals' use of chemical communication or pheromones to communicate. Includes examples and pictures.