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2008

Elementary Education and Teaching

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4th Grade

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Tell Me A Story! Tales From Africa & Other Cultures [4th Grade], Carrie Susong Jul 2008

Tell Me A Story! Tales From Africa & Other Cultures [4th Grade], Carrie Susong

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

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Inherited Traits Versus Learned Behaviors [4th Grade], Kathryn Morrow Jul 2008

Inherited Traits Versus Learned Behaviors [4th Grade], Kathryn Morrow

Understanding by Design: Complete Collection

In this unit, students will learn the about innate and learned characteristics in animals and humans through a series of teacher- and student-led discussions, readings, reflections, learning activities, and demonstrations. They will learn that most animal behavior is directly related to survival needs, and that the environment influences what an animal learns. Students will consider how and why behaviors are learned and determine what kinds of animals are capable of learning. They will debate how we know whether a trait is inherited or learned, and they will learn that the fields of genetics and behavioral science still hold many mysteries …