Scientific Investigation Stage 1 - 4 July 2012

Stage 1: Exploration and Discovery 

 

In every experiment, we must first observe (eg. mealworms) carefully to gather data.  The observations will help us to formulate a hypothesis in Stage 2 and design an experiment in Stage 3 to test our hypothesis.

Remember!

 1.  Describe the mealworm using all the senses.

2.  Include the physical traits, texture, the noise they make and other observable traits.

3.  Include a drawing of the mealworm.

Generate a list of questions about the behaviour of the mealworm that interest you.

  Biological Drawing of a Mealworm

 

Making Observations

·        The mealworm has a segmented body.

·        The middle part of the body is light brown while both ends of the mealworm are dark brown in colour.

·        The end of the mealworm is a little pointed.

·        They only have six legs which are in the front part of the body.

·        They react the most when touched at the pointed end of the body

·        They feel dry and ‘plasticky’

·        They have feelers