Students study and verbalize positive qualities about themselves and others. They work on interpersonal skills by encouraging others and finally they reflect and evaluate on how their behavior affects others.

Learners observe caterpillar behavior and the amount of milkweed leaves the caterpillars eat each day. They collect data regarding the caterpillar's size and anything else they see. They look for patterns in caterpillar eating habits and...

Students listen to and discuss Miss Nelson is missing. They discuss appropriate and inappropriate classroom behavior.

Second graders help make a list identifying ways that the "Country Bunny" showed good citizenship in the story, and how it can be implemented into our classroom. They give out good citizen awards to their peers.  

Students examine laws to protect employees from sexual harassment and other violations. After defining sexual harassment, they discuss how to avoid harassing co-workers. Other topics students investigate include theft and drug use in the...

Students, through the media of dance and drama, discover how an animal's behavior helps them to survive in the environment. They practice performing or mimicking how a flamingo's acts and positions itself when being observed. The...

Students examine the roles of genes and evolution on behaviors. In groups, they identify the relationships among DNA, genes and chromosomes. They evaluate the different theories of language acquistion and how evolved tendencies interact...

Young scholars explore recent research linking economic status with student behavior. They design their own studies that investigate how different variables are related to student performance in particular subject areas.

An article addressing the differences between the two philosophies of psychology, nature and nurture. Find examples of the two approaches, a TED Talk, discussion on the morality of both as well as the philosophy behind them.

Gray wolves were a frequent sight on the American plains, however, they are now an endangered species despite attempts to reintroduce them to their former habitats in the continental United States. Learn about their natural history in...

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides 13 signs concerning student movement in the classroom. Students will learn about the classroom expectations with visual cues.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides a behavior management tool. A contract is provided as a motivational tool to keep students reflective and accountable for their actions.