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Science Experiment - What Snacks Do Ants Prefer?

Updated: 28 Apr 2023

A science experiment which explores the food preferences of ants.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 3 Pages
Grades: K - 2

Curriculum

Science K.2(B)

Plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations;
Science K.2(C)

Collect data and make observations using simple tools;
Science K.2(D)

Record and organize data and observations using pictures, numbers, and words; and
Science K.2(E)

Communicate observations about simple descriptive investigations.
Science K.9(B)

Examine evidence that living organisms have basic needs such as food, water, and shelter for animals and air, water, nutrients, sunlight, and space for plants.
Science 1.2(B)

Plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations;
Science 1.2(C)

Collect data and make observations using simple tools;
Science 1.2(D)

Record and organize data using pictures, numbers, and words; and
Science 1.2(E)

Communicate observations and provide reasons for explanations using student-generated data from simple descriptive investigations.
Science 1.10(A)

Investigate how the external characteristics of an animal are related to where it lives, how it moves, and what it eats;
Science 2.2(B)

Plan and conduct descriptive investigations;
Science 2.2(C)

Collect data from observations using scientific tools;
Science 2.2(D)

Record and organize data using pictures, numbers, and words;
Science 2.2(E)

Communicate observations and justify explanations using student-generated data from simple descriptive investigations; and
Science 2.2(F)

Compare results of investigations with what students and scientists know about the world.
Science 2.10(A)

Observe, record, and compare how the physical characteristics and behaviors of animals help them meet their basic needs;

teaching resource

Science Experiment - What Snacks Do Ants Prefer?

Updated: 28 Apr 2023

A science experiment which explores the food preferences of ants.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 3 Pages
Grades: K - 2

A science experiment which explores the food preferences of ants.

Ants are astounding insects. They live in large groups called colonies that are made up of one or more queen ants, female workers, and males. Worker ants collect food for themselves and for the other ants in their colony. Ants use their antennae to follow a scent trail, taste, and communicate with each other.

This experiment allows students to investigate whether ants prefer cheese or honey as a snack.

Students follow the scientific method to conduct the experiment, then complete the worksheets provided.

Curriculum

Science K.2(B)

Plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations;
Science K.2(C)

Collect data and make observations using simple tools;
Science K.2(D)

Record and organize data and observations using pictures, numbers, and words; and
Science K.2(E)

Communicate observations about simple descriptive investigations.
Science K.9(B)

Examine evidence that living organisms have basic needs such as food, water, and shelter for animals and air, water, nutrients, sunlight, and space for plants.
Science 1.2(B)

Plan and conduct simple descriptive investigations;
Science 1.2(C)

Collect data and make observations using simple tools;
Science 1.2(D)

Record and organize data using pictures, numbers, and words; and
Science 1.2(E)

Communicate observations and provide reasons for explanations using student-generated data from simple descriptive investigations.
Science 1.10(A)

Investigate how the external characteristics of an animal are related to where it lives, how it moves, and what it eats;
Science 2.2(B)

Plan and conduct descriptive investigations;
Science 2.2(C)

Collect data from observations using scientific tools;
Science 2.2(D)

Record and organize data using pictures, numbers, and words;
Science 2.2(E)

Communicate observations and justify explanations using student-generated data from simple descriptive investigations; and
Science 2.2(F)

Compare results of investigations with what students and scientists know about the world.
Science 2.10(A)

Observe, record, and compare how the physical characteristics and behaviors of animals help them meet their basic needs;

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