Learned and Innate Animal Behaviours

Teach animal behaviors with this 3 part lesson that links the topic to key biological concept of natural selection and inheritance. This resource incorporate labs, reading and student group discussions on learned vs innate behaviors.

What’s included in this resource?

Habituation Labsheet (options1:Live millipede lab , 2: Picture lab, no animals)
Millipede “Picture Lab” sheets
Learned Vs Innate behavior worksheets (colored and B&W versions included)
Learned behaviors Reading Sheet
Learned behaviors Worksheets
Answer keys
Teacher Guide
***Check the preview to see sample works and answer keys

PART 1: Habituation in Millipedes Lab

Students observe habituation in live millipede.They will tap the animal and observe and record its response for 8 trials. I have included a version that uses images of the animals and doesn’t require live millipedes. See preview.

Part 2: Learned Vs Innate Behavior

Students will classify animal behaviors as strictly learned, strictly innate or Both learned & innate. Afterwards, they will explain the survial benefits of the behavior to the animal that show it.

Part 3: Learned behavior Reading

In this part, students will read about imprinting, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and habituation. When finished they will complete a worksheet to evaluate their understanding of the reading text.

I have included teacher guide and ANSWER KEYS to all the worksheets to help guide the teacher and make the lesson a success.

Turn animal behavior unit into a lesson that you and your kids will enjoy. There is opportunity for group work, discussions, and active learning activies through out this lesson. I am confident that this resource will prove valuable to you for many years to come. Thanks and have an amazing class!

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