Top Behavior Basics Lead a discussion on the various behaviors shown by primates. They should fill in the two sides of the chart with specific examples, then share with classmates. A Bear's Business Have students write a short story about the life of a bear. They should make a map to accompany the story that shows the location of the den where it hibernates and the areas where it looks for food before using its homing instinct to return home. When up North, humpback whales use a tactic called bubble netting to hunt food.
Bubble netting is part instinct and part learned behavior.
Have students research this behavior and lead a discussion on which aspects are instinctive and which require learning. Then have students make a web that lists other behaviors in the animal kingdom that are a combination of instincts and learned behaviors. 1 Margery Flacklam, Pamela Johnson. Excellent source of information on the process of hibernation and sleep in mammals, birds and fish. Clearly defines the three types of hibernation, provides examples and utilizes the latest research in animal survivor.