Review discussions from Activity 1. Have the teams observe the ants' activity and record information gathered on Day 2 box of the record sheet. Gather the obstacles. Each team places their obstacle along the ant trail one at a time. Discuss how the ants overcame the obstacles.
Teacher records ideas on butcher paper.
By One, Hoorah, Hoorah. Insert your obstacles and results. Rainy Day Alternative Discuss the rain as an obstacle and have the students speculate on how the ants handle rain. Compare how humans deal with rain. After rain, check the ant nests.