Behavior Basics

Length

45 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Minimum participants:

None

Maximum participants:

For optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students.

Primary Disciplines

Sciences

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Zoom

Booking Information

Book it!

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours in advance. The Buffalo Zoo will then make every reasonable attempt to reschedule your program. If the program cannot be rescheduled, the Buffalo Zoo will issue a refund. The refund will be assessed one administrative charge of $25. If a cancellation is made less than 48 hours before the scheduled program, the full program fee will still be charged.

If a school encounters technical problems on the scheduled date of a program, the Buffalo Zoo will wait approximately 15 minutes after the program start time to determine if the problem can be resolved. If not, the program will be canceled for that date. The school then has the option to reschedule the program. If the school chooses not to reschedule, or if the technical issues cannot be resolved for another program date, the full program fee will still be charged.

In the event of weather related zoo or school closings, the Buffalo Zoo will make every reasonable attempt to reschedule your program. If the program cannot be rescheduled, the Buffalo Zoo will issue a full refund.

About This Provider

 

Buffalo Zoo

Buffalo, NY
United States

The Buffalo Zoological Gardens is the third oldest institution of its kind in the United States. The Zoo's mission is to provide the general public with an educationally, culturally and recreationally significant community resource. This is accomplished through the advancement and encouragement of the science of zoology, through the conservation of the world's wildlife and through the innovative exhibition of diverse species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Program Details

Format

1.What is animal behavior?
2. How does behavior develop? (nature vs. nurture)
3. Animal observations.
4. Why do scientists study behavior and how do they do it?
5. Animal enrichment in zoos.

Objectives

Some of the objectives are:

•Define animal behavior and animal enrichment.
•List 3 behaviors that animals exhibit.
•Describe the reasons why scientists study animal behavior.
•Name one purpose of animal enrichment.
•Understand the importance of studying animal behavior.
•Be inspired to observe and understand natural behaviors of other animals.
•Observe animals' natural behaviors.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

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State Standards

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