Objective
Observe and document the behavior of ants within a colony.
Materials
- Ant farm
- Ants
- Various stimuli (food, light, obstacles)
- Notebook for observations
Instructions
- Set up an ant farm according to the manufacturer’s instructions and introduce the ants to the farm.
- Observe the initial settling period as the ants build tunnels and establish their colony.
- Introduce various stimuli such as different types of food, changes in light, and physical obstacles.
- Record the ants’ responses to each stimulus in the notebook.
- Note behaviors such as foraging, communication, and cooperation.
- Take daily observations and document changes over time.
- Analyze the data to understand the social structure and behavior patterns of the ant colony.
- Present findings in a report highlighting key observations and conclusions.