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Exploring the Behavior of a Local Invertebrate

Exploring the Behavior of a Local Invertebrate. Lab # 13 (Kinesis vs. Taxis). Suggestions for Materials to bring for Your Lab (5 extra credit pts). 20 of a selected invertebrate Testing Chamber: (boxes, containers, etc.) Heat source (pads)-if doing temp Paper towels

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Exploring the Behavior of a Local Invertebrate

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  1. Exploring the Behavior of a Local Invertebrate Lab # 13 (Kinesis vs. Taxis)

  2. Suggestions for Materials to bring for Your Lab (5 extra credit pts) • 20 of a selected invertebrate • Testing Chamber: (boxes, containers, etc.) • Heat source (pads)-if doing temp • Paper towels • Light bulbs, saran wrap: different light colors • Various surfaces/substrates • Magnets • Soil types

  3. Suggested Invertebrates • Sow bugs • Earthworms • Crickets • Meal worms • Snails • Brine Shrimp • Insects (ants, silverfish, etc) • Crabs **Any other invertebrate that I approve ***Need a minimum of 20

  4. Monday’s Lab • The following will be provided for you: • Thermometer • Ice • Lamps, light source • Petri dishes • Water • Stopwatch, clock

  5. Each PERSON must hand in a Copy on Monday • Planning A & B write-up • Introduction & Background • Research Question/Problem • Clear Hypothesis (predicted statement) **Must be unique and not the same as another in your group using the same invertebrate • Independent & Dependent Variables defined • Control • Materials list • Detailed procedure • Data table-to record your data

  6. Sow Bug Behavior lab Examples • http://bioweb.wku.edu/courses/Biol114/Behavior/PIll_bug1.asp • http://www.teachersnetwork.org/ntol/howto/science/isopodlab.htm • http://sps.k12.ar.us/massengale/Lab%2011%20animal%20behavior.htm

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