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Angles
Here is a well-designed presentation on different types of angles for your young geometers. In it, learners view slides that clearly illustrate what these angles are, and how they are formed. Excellent practice when introducing these...
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The Angles
A very cute presentation on the four types of angles can be found in this resource. Young mathematicians are introduced to obtuse, acute, right, and reflex angles. Charming stick figures are depicted using the angles. Great for use in...
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Behavioral Biology
Ten questions about animal behaviors make up this AP biology instructional activity. Learners explain behaviors such as instinct, reflexes, imprinting, dominance, and defending territory. Question #6 is in reference to a PowerPoint...
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Animal Behavior
In this animal behavior worksheet, students will read information about reflex behaviors and instinct behaviors. Then students will complete 1 short answer and 1 fill in the blank question.
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Measuring, Drawing, and Naming Angles
In this angles worksheet, students name and measure six angles. Students then draw four angles with a protractor given the degree measure.
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Types of Angles
In this angles worksheet, learners identify types of angles. They describe a given angle as acute, obtuse, right, straight or reflexive. This two-page worksheet contains 9 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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Types of Behavior
In this behavior worksheet, students review the different types of behaviors including instinct, reflex, and learned behaviors. This worksheet has 10 terms in a crossword puzzle and 6 fill in the blank questions.
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Innate Behavior
In this innate behavior learning exercise, students compare inherited behavior and instinctive behavior. Students also look at behaviors resulting from internal and external cues. This learning exercise has 4 short answer, 4 matching, 4...
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Classifying and Measuring Angles
In this classifying and measuring angles worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete the measures of various types of angles. They determine whether each angle drawn is a straight, right, obtuse, acute, or reflex angle. Then, students...
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Using Video to Quantify a Reflex Response to a Stimulus
Learners examine the effects of a stimulus on a reflex by changing the strength or force at which the stimulus is applied. Students chart and record data of the lab using video tape.
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Modeling Breathing Action
Students create a model to identify the parts of the human respiratory system. They explore the Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and its use as a breathing support strategy. Students explore reflex actions as an involuntary...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: That's Hot! Robot Brain Programming
With the challenge to program computers to mimic the human reaction after touching a hot object, students program LEGO robots to "react" and move back quickly once their touch sensors bump into something. By relating human senses to...
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Teach Engineering: Brain Is a Computer
Learners learn about the similarities between the human brain and its engineering counterpart, the computer. Since students work with computers routinely, this comparison strengthens their understanding of both how the brain works and...
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Nervous System
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human nervous system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
University of Washington
Neuroscience for Kids: Reflexes
Site provides interactive activities to use in the classroom to test one's reflexes. Also includes more reaction time experiments as well as links to more fun activities.
PBS
Newton's Apple: Reflexes
Newton's Apple informational site on reflexes. Includes vocabulary, resources, and several hands-on activities.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Innate Behavior of Animals
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers innate behavior in animals.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Human Physiological Development
Free-standing questions on human physiological development.
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Kids Health: What Are Reflexes?
This succinct site provides a basic explanation of what reflexes are and delves into the role of the spinal cord and nervous system in communicating and receiving messages.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Angle Facts
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson is a thorough review of all types of angles (e.g. obtuse, right, scalene, isosceles, equilateral, alternate) with wonderful diagrams to reinforce thinking skills.
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Class Flow: Introducing Angles
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students learn the difference between obtuse, acute and reflex angles and then use the protractor to measure various angles.
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Neuroscience for Kids: Reflexes
Site provides interactive activities to use in the classroom to test one's reflexes. Also includes more reaction time experiments as well as links to more fun activities.
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Neuroscience for Kids: Reflexes
Site provides interactive activities to use in the classroom to test one's reflexes. Also includes more reaction time experiments as well as links to more fun activities.