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In this outdoor/indoor activity, learners collect ants and dirt to create an ant farm in a cup that they can observe over time. Learners feed and water their ants and watch as the ants work together to build a nest of tunnels. This activity can be used for lessons on insects, animal homes, or underground life.
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 to 7 days
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- small, clear plastic cup or container with a fitted lid
- needle or pushpin
- dirt with live ants
- stick
- shallow pan
- water
- water dropper or spoon
- small amount of birdseed, leaves or bread crumbs
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Ecology
- Populations
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Diversity of Life
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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- Free access
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- All rights reserved, The Regents of the University of California, 2007