Resources by Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB)
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Animal Behaviour: Practical Work and Data Response Exercises
These books, from the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB), aimed to encourage the use of more practical work on animal and human behaviour and to enable students to develop an understanding of some basic principles of animal behaviour, relevant to biology and psychology.
Although originally...
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This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
Animals on the Move
This resource, aimed at Key Stage Two, covers the topic areas of all living things and habitats. It includes three investigations which look at:
*Crawling caterpillars
*How seed beetles move in response to light
*Brine shrimps - top, middle or bottom dwellers.
Each practical activity...
The Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) supports research and education about animal behaviour. It provides support to teachers in schools and colleges in teaching animal behaviour, from primary schools to sixth forms. In addition they provide general advice on behavioural methods, statistics,...
Birds' Nests: Marvels of Architecture and Design
This resource pack, aimed at primary learners, links to the topic areas of properties of materials, adaptation and life processes by looking at birds and the nests they build.
An introductory presentation looks at the reasons why birds build nests, different types of nests, where they are found and the...
Brine Shrimp Ecology - Key Stage Two
Aimed at upper Key Stage Two, this resource provides activity ideas for investigating whether brine shrimps shoal when swimming and if they prefer to swim at the edge or in the centre of a dish. It links to the topic area of living things and their habitats.
Included in the resource are several short clips...
Changes in Plumage in Canada Goose Goslings
This resource pack from Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) focuses on the role of judgment in animal behaviour studies. It consists of:
*background information for teachers
* images of Canada goose goslings at various stages of development and images of seven of the behaviours of...
Crawling Caterpillars
Aimed at upper Key Stage Two, this resource investigates whether moth caterpillars move in a straight line when they seek a refuge. It links to the topic areas of all living things and habitats.
A short film shows the caterpillars moving and then children measure tracks they have made. Children use data...
Cuckoo: Co-evolution and natural selection
This role play activity illustrates natural selection, based on the cuckoo/host example of co-evolution. as well as providing opportunities for developing key scientific skills such as experimental design and research.
Examples of natural selection and evolution in secondary...