Name: ___________________________________
Period: __________
LAB REPORT SHEET: EXPLORING TERMITE BEHAVIOR
Background:
Summary of background information regarding termite communication: List at least 3 main ideas:
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Initial Observations of termite behavior:
How did the termites behave around the black circle you drew with the colored pencil?
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How did the termites behave around the red square you drew with the ink pen?
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How did the termites behave around the blue line you drew with the marker?
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Hypothesis: Now that you have made some initial observations and gathered background information. Write
a hypothesis below based on what you have learned.
The termites ______________________________________________ because of ________________
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Design an Experiment to Test the Hypothesis:
Describe your control group:_______________________________________________________________
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Describe your experimental group:__________________________________________________________
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Independent Variable:____________________
Name: ___________________________________
Period: __________
Dependent Variable:_____________________
Constants (controlled variables): _________________________________________________________
Procedure: Write a detailed procedure about how you will test your hypothesis.
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Data Collection: Record your observations of the termite behavior during your experiment.
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Conclusion: What can you conclude about termite behavior after analyzing your data?
Do the results support your hypothesis?____________
Based on your data, would you accept, reject, or modify your hypothesis?___________________________
Was there any error in your experiment? ___________________________________________________
If your data did not support your hypothesis, why do you this hypothesis was not supported by your data?
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