Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support the IB* topic.
Animal Behavior
Experiment #11 from Advanced Biology with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Observe and note general behavior characteristics of pillbugs.
- Hypothesize as to whether pillbugs have adapted to perceive and react to certain environmental changes.
- Design an experiment to determine how pillbugs respond to environmental changes.
- Examine similarities and differences between male and female Drosophila.
- Observe courtship and mating rituals between male and female Drosophila as an example of a strict behavioral pattern.
- Hypothesize as to whether fruit flies respond to certain environmental changes.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Subject
- Biology
- Section
- Options
- Topic
- A. Neurobiology and behaviour
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