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Let's Investigate

Using Ants to Investigate the Environment

Pages 6-13 | Published online: 03 Apr 2010
 

Abstract

The best place for students to begin to understand complex environmental relationships is in their own back yards. Doing investigations of ants allows students to establish a baseline survey of ant fauna, test the importance of ants in nutrient cycling and soil structure maintenance, and increase their understanding of the environment and their impact on it. The three inquiry-based activities in this article will guide your students to a deeper understanding of ants, ant behaviors and habitats, and the relationship of ants to the study of the environment.

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Rita A. Hagevik

RITA A. HAGEVIK is a visiting instructor and a Ph.D. candidate in science education and forestry at North Carolina State University, Raleigh. She specializes in the use of and research in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial cognition, and critical thinking skills. Her research interests include environmental programs, teacher retention and mentoring, and the applications of technology to research.

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