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Mating Frenzies, Sperm Hoards, and Brood Raids: the Life of a Fire Ant Queen Instructional VideoMating Frenzies, Sperm Hoards, and Brood Raids: the Life of a Fire Ant Queen Instructional Video
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6th - 12th
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Mating Frenzies, Sperm Hoards, and Brood Raids: the Life of a Fire Ant Queen

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The dramatic story of the life cycle of a fire ant queen is featured in a short video that details the queen's struggle to survive amid floods, fierce battles, and forage wars.

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Concepts

ants, sperm, insects, bugs

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science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have groups investigate where fire ants are located 
  • In addition, assign other groups the related articles found in the "Dig Deeper" section of the resource

Classroom Considerations

  • The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related materials, and a discussion forum

Pros

  • Animated sequences detail the queen's role as well as the role her daughters, workers, and soldiers play

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  • None

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