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

Description

• 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)