AY Honors/Ants/Answer Key

1

To what order and family do ants belong? Find the number of species catalogued in your country.

2

Know the life cycle of an ant.

3

Know the internal and external anatomy of an ant.

4

Discover the species of ants that do not live in colonies and name their:

4a

Habitat or society

4b

Form of reproduction

4c

Feeding habits

5

Describe at least three characteristics that differentiate ants from other insects.

6

Know the advantages and disadvantages of ants to humans.

7

How do ants communicate?

8

Know at least ten species of ants living in your country and name their:

8a

Habitat or society

8b

Form of reproduction

8c

Feeding habits

9

With a group or individually, complete one of the following activities:

9a

Build an ant farm. Know the steps to build and maintain that farm.

9b

Watch a colony daily for a week, know its operation and routine.

10

Present a skit, story, music or poem of the meaning of Proverbs 6:6-11.