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- 9th - 12th
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Students discover that termites follow the lines drawn with an ink pen. There is a chemical in them that is similar to the pheromones that termites release. They investigate the behavior of termites and use the scientific method. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students conclude that pheremones have an effect on the behavior of the termites. This should be demonstrated throughout the discussion. They write about how this characteristic might be used in a natural setting. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students observe the behavior of termites and draw conclusions about their behavior. They record data as to termite behavior and recognize elements in the experimental design which must include a hypothesis. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students design an experiment to discover how termites respond to their environment. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students engage in an inquiry-based study of the ecology of termites. Through hands-on investigations, they explore the life cycle of termites, the termite's role in the food web, and the unique social structure of termite colonies. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students explore the world of termites, their adaptations, and anatomy. They examine the property risks of termites and how pest control professionals manage termite problems. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students explore the physical characteristics, distribution and habitat of termites. The lesson focuses on the termite as a social creature contrary to most other insects. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine insect behavior in a lab activity. Students explore the idea of chemical specificity and the reactions of termites to a chemical found in their trail pheromone. Students watch a demonstration with termites before conducting their lab. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine termites and their trail-marking behaviors. They draw lines on paper with various ink pens and experiment to see which types of ink the termites follow--or which inks do and do not elicit trail marking behavior. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students observe termite trail-following behavior. Termites tend to follow lines made on paper by ballpoint pens because the ink contains a chemical that is similar to the trail pheromones used by termites to lead colony members to food sources. Full Review »