Curated OER
Birds & Caterpillars
In this biology worksheet, students explain the use of camouflage as a defense mechanism. Then they list examples of insects that use camouflage to protect them from predators. Students also identify and name other types of defense...
Curated OER
Choose Your Defense: Spines, Vomit and Camouflage
Students investigate defensive mechanisms of insects and organisms. In this biology lesson, students draw imaginary caterpillars as well as imaginary parasites that will harm the caterpillar. Students utilize the Internet to discover...
PBS
Righteous Reptiles
Young scientists write and draw about their knowledge of reptiles. They also view a nature video focusing on lizards and snakes, complete a chart comparing and contrasting them. Next, they focus on the defense mechanisms that they...
BioMan Biology
Bio Man Biology: Conflict: Immunity
Tutorial and game on vocabulary and functions of the immune system. Covers different cell types, immune responses, germs and pathogens, and antibiotics.
Other
Personal: Sigmund Freud's Theories
Description of the main tennents of Freud's theories. Author gives his personal criticism of these theories. Interesting site because of perspectives given.
Other
Concordia: Defense Mechanisms
Lists and describes defense mechanisms. Provides an exercise for readers to match situations/behaviors with a defense mechansism.
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Save, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Information and education about suicide and its prevention. Links to facts, misconceptions, Q&As, books, and other articles on the topic.
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Planet psych.com: Defense Mechanisms and Why We Use Them
Brief description of some of the most common defense mechanisms and short explanation of why people use them.
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Psych Page: Defenses
This resource presents a terms list of psychological defenses, including withdrawal, displacement, sublimation, and projection, with definitions and typical manifestations.