Humans have behavioral traits and characteristics in common with other animals.
Materials Procedures Adaptations Discussion Questions Extensions Evaluation Suggested Readings Links Vocabulary Academic Standards Credit Printable version of the lesson plan in rich text format. Back to Top 1. Begin the activity with a discussion about pets that your students own or know. Tell the class that they will be observing animals in order to compare their behavioral traits and characteristics with those of human beings. Divide the class into groups, making sure, if possible, that at least one member of each group has a pet or a friend's pet to observe.