This comprehensive study guide covers the necessary vocabulary and concepts for a unit on animal behavior.

Presents a table comparing three major learning theories - behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Lists major theorists for each, the role of the teacher, key ideas, how learning happens, the place of educational technology,...

The Kindness Curriculum addresses the Social Emotional Learning Competencies from the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards in the areas of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Focus Attention, Social Awareness, and Relationship Skills....

In this tutorial, students learn about the history of American acquisition of new territories including those that became states and those in other parts of the world. America's involvement with the Panama Canal is also covered. A PDF...

The way that you carry a conversation, respond to failure, form relationships with others, and generally behave is in part related to your genetics - but your world and life experiences also shape your attitudes and behaviors. This...

Concise descriptions of the major theories of learning.

This collection of images of six different creatures, including insects and carnivorous vertebrates, illustrates the wide range of mouth types that exist within the animal kingdom. It also discusses the environment and its impact on the...

In this instructional activity students get to combine the world of literacy and physical movement! As the teacher reads the book "Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now" by Dr. Seuss, students listen carefully and safely jump up out of...

This document is from PBS Wisconsin Education's Kindness in the Classroom, a multi-part video series designed to give educators insight into the positive impacts of teaching mindfulness in a classroom setting. The Kindness Curriculum,...

This document is from PBS Wisconsin Education's Kindness in the Classroom, a multi-part video series designed to give educators insight into the positive impacts of teaching mindfulness in a classroom setting. The Kindness Curriculum,...

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides a cooperative grouping strategy. This strategy focuses on placing students who tend to get into trouble.

From an organization that is devoted to ending the suffering of hair pulling and skin picking comes excellent information on exactly what these behaviors are, support for people who suffer from them, and up-to-date information on treatment.

Explains the basic theories of motivation.

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.

Get the facts about the Arctic Fox. Besides finding a physical description of Canada's smallest fox, you'll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on the Arctic Fox is...

The aim of this activity is to teach young scholars the steps involved in effective decision-making/problem-solving. This skill is a useful skill for students to learn, as it will assist young scholars to consider all the options that...

A learning module on why we have rules. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students will examine their values and how they express them,...

This interactive brainteaser from the NOVA: "Voyage of Doom" Web site challenges you to explain the behavior of a helium-filled balloon in a moving car.

This article contains several strategies to help students adjust to change. This article is targeted to those who work with autistic students but the strategies are appropriate for all students who struggle with changes and transitions.

This learning module looks at how normal behavior is defined and perceived by society. The definitions of normal behavior shifts as societal norms change over time. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a...

Travel across the Internet to learn about dinosaurs in this virtual field trip. The trip is designed for Grades Two to Five. Topics include dinosaur fossils, extinction, paleontology, anatomy, behavior, etc.

The use of tools was previously thought to be a human trait and is now reportedly shared by gorillas. Keepers in a sanctuary located in the Congo saw 2 1/2-year-old female gorilla Itebero using rocks to smash palm nuts. Learn more about...

The Multiple Pandemics and the Impact on Emotional Health: As students return to school, remediating learning loss is a high priority for school leaders and teachers. While some educators may feel better equipped to address the learning...

Learn all about the largest big cat of the western hemisphere, the jaguar, in this detailed natural history article and photo.