Groups discuss their observations with teacher facilitation. Teacher introduces importance of qualitative and quantitative observations using student data. Examples of qualitative data may include eating, hole digging, hiding. Groups make observations. This will ensure each group has two males and a single female in the terrarium.
Groups report findings to class.
Groups add a male and female cricket. Using chart provided and key made in class, groups will chart all interactions. Territorial Behavior in Crickets Male and female house cricket. Note the long ovipositor on the female's abdomen Overview Cricket behavior during courtship is a useful tool in demonstrating the importance of observation in biological sciences. Proper observational technique and principles of experimental design will prove necessary as you record the behavior of five crickets, three males and two females.