Instructional Video2:02
Visual Learning Systems

Instinctive vs. Learned Behaviors

9th - 12th
This video explains the difference between instinctive (innate) behaviors and learned behaviors. It highlights examples of both types of behaviors in animals and humans. Animal Behavior part 4/10
Instructional Video0:58
Visual Learning Systems

Animal Behavior Review

9th - 12th
This is a review of the topics covered in the Animal Behavior series. In this series, we delve into the captivating world of animal behavior. We explore the definition and significance of animal behavior, comparing instinctive and...
Instructional Video1:39
Visual Learning Systems

Animal Behavior Assessment

9th - 12th
This is a quiz over the topics covered in the Animal Behavior series. In this series, we delve into the captivating world of animal behavior. We explore the definition and significance of animal behavior, comparing instinctive and...
Instructional Video16:05
Mazz Media

Animal Behavior

K - 8th
In this information-packed program students will learn about the behavior patterns of all types of animals including mammals, birds, insects and more. From food gathering to mating, survival instincts and sleeping habits to social...
Instructional Video9:52
Bozeman Science

Animal Behavior

12th - Higher Ed
Paul Andersen steps you through eight types of animal behavior. He starts by defining ethology and explaining that behavior varies from innate to learned. He discusses each of the following with examples; instinct, fixed action...
Instructional Video5:17
SciShow

Why Humans Feel Disgust, and Why Other Animals Might Too

12th - Higher Ed
You might think something is so "icky" that you try avoid it, and scientists think there's a reason humans, and even some other animals, do this.
Instructional Video8:09
Professor Dave Explains

Scales of Ecology Part 1: Organisms and Populations

9th - Higher Ed
The best way to start a study of ecology is to look at the scales of ecology, from the smallest things the field studies, to the biggest. On the small end, ecologists can study individual organisms, as well as populations of those...
Instructional Video3:48
Curated Video

Instincts

K - 8th
This live-action video program is about the word instincts. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word instincts through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Instructional Video5:12
TED-Ed

TED-ED: Inside the minds of animals - Bryan B Rasmussen

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Do animals think? It's a question that has intrigued scientists for thousands of years, inspiring them to come up with different methods and criteria to measure the intelligence of animals. Bryan B Rasmussen navigates through this...
Instructional Video5:43
Blank on Blank

Jane Goodall on Instinct | Blank on Blank

9th - 11th
"Animals were my passion from even before I could speak apparently. When I was about 10, 11 I fell in love with Tarzan" - Jane Goodall, as told to Ira Flatow in 2002 Hear more interview outtakes and learn more about Jane
Instructional Video3:15
FuseSchool

Innate Behaviour

6th - Higher Ed
What is 'innate behaviour'? Where does it feature in the environment? And how does it compare to 'learned behaviour? Innate behaviour is instinctive; it is determined by our nervous system and does not involve conscious decision. It is...
Instructional Video8:50
Curated Video

Wild Instincts: Preservation and Reintroduction in Zoos

6th - Higher Ed
Discover the critical role zoos play in conserving endangered species by maintaining their wild behaviors and instincts, preparing them for possible reintroduction into their natural habitats. Learn from experts like Baptiste Mulot and...
Instructional Video7:51
Curated Video

The Science of Curiosity: Exploring the Instinct to Know

6th - Higher Ed
Unravel the psychological and biological underpinnings of curiosity in this engaging exploration. From innocent peeks into mysterious boxes to daring incursions into forbidden territories, discover how curiosity drives learning and...
Instructional Video8:36
Curated Video

The Secret Lives of Cats: Domestic Feline Mysteries Unveiled

6th - Higher Ed
Dive into the intriguing world of domestic cats, exploring their dual nature that balances tame affection with wild instincts. Learn how modern technology like GPS helps unravel the mysterious wanderings and territorial behaviors of...
Instructional Video11:51
TED Talks

TED: Why we have an emotional connection to robots | Kate Darling

12th - Higher Ed
We're far from developing robots that feel emotions, but we already have feelings towards them, says robot ethicist Kate Darling, and an instinct like that can have consequences. Learn more about how we're biologically hardwired to...
Instructional Video8:37
Curated Video

Taming the Untameable: Training Wildlife for Extraordinary Feats

6th - Higher Ed
Dive into the captivating world of animal training with Diana Antoine, a daring artist who kisses crocodiles, and Pierre Cadéac, a seasoned trainer of wild boars for film. Uncover the techniques used in conditioning these wild animals...
Instructional Video11:14
GradeSaver

Lord of the Flies Video Summary

6th - 11th
Visit us at www.gradesaver.com to read the full transcript and learn more the classic novelef='https://www.gradesaver.com/lord-of-the-flies/study-guide/video' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>novel Lord of the Flies begins when a plane...
Instructional Video2:30
Curated Video

Why Are People Afraid of Spiders?

K - 8th
Why Are People Afraid of Spiders?” explores the fascinating world of arachnids with our educational video designed for elementary school students, titled 'Why Are People Afraid of Spiders?' This engaging and informative video...
Instructional Video2:14
MinuteEarth

Why Pets Have Surprisingly Small Brains

12th - Higher Ed
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Instructional Video9:52
Bozeman Science

Animal Behavior

9th - 12th
Don't be hawkward, learn about animal behavior! This first video begins by introducing ethology and the difference between innate and learned behaviors. Then it explains many different types of behaviors from instinct to imprinting, all...
Instructional Video5:12
TED-Ed

Inside the Minds of Animals

7th - 12th Standards
Is it instinct and intelligence that divide animals from humans? What are they really thinking, and how do we define that? Check out this great video that discusses everything from Descartes' thoughts on the topic and Darwinian...
Instructional Video10:16
Be Smart

The Mystery of the World’s Greatest Butterfly Migration

9th - 12th Standards
Follow the migration of the monarch butterfly from northern North America to southern Mexico. A video explains how monarch butterflies navigate their migration north in the spring and south in the fall. Pupils learn how it takes multiple...
Instructional Video8:10
Be Smart

Why Do You Love Your Family?

6th - 12th Standards
Is that warm, fuzzy family feeling a product of evolution? Explore altruism through a video from an engaging science series. The narrator discusses parental instincts, evolutionary fitness, and an organism's drive to ensure it passes its...
Instructional Video4:37
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University of California

We Are Built to Be Kind

7th - 12th
"Are we meant to take more than we give, or are we meant to be kind?" UC professor Dacher Keltner believes he has figured out what it's all about and shares the results of scientific studies of the brain in this short video.