Innovating Science™ AP Biology Investigation Kit No. 12: Fruit Fly Behavior

Description

Requires

Food items such as yeast, peanut butter, ketchup, jelly, salad dressing, apples, bananas and capers

Learn about Fruit Fly behavior

• Students will study whether fruit flies will move toward or away from important chemicals and food that aid in their survival
• Using the choice behavior chamber, behaviors of the fruit-flies are observed and any pattern can be identified
• Students will formulate their own theories based on the fruit flies' response to the chemicals and foods
• Then, they can determine what materials and experiments should be tested further
• Meets AP Science Practices 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, and Big Idea 4
• Materials provided for eight lab groups

• Kit Includes:
  • Ethyl Alcohol (30 mL)
  • Deionized Water (30 mL)
  • 5% Ammonia (30 mL)
  • Vinegar (30 mL)
  • Fruit fly vials
  • Innovating Science™ Behavior Choice Chambers (8)
  • Coupon for perishable materials (8 fruit fly cultures)

Specifications

• Certifications/Compliance: Meets AP science practices 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 along with Big Idea 4
• Product Type: AP Biology Investigation Kit #12: Fruit Fly Behavior
• Color: White
• Grade: 7 to 14
• Age: 13 to 20
• For Use With (Application): Study whether fruit flies will move toward or away from important chemicals and food that aid in their survival
• Quantity: 1 Kit
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 14 x 10 x 10 in.
• Class Size: 8 Lab Groups