Anole Lizards

What is the observed phenomenon?

• Lizards are territorial

• Lizards measure around 66 grams

• The transmitters are difficult to attach on the lizards

• Anolis lizards tend to compete with other lizards for food and mates

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which of the following best represents the problem statement?

• How does the Anolis lizard return to its territory?

• How much does the Anolis weight?

• Will the transmitter interfere with its movement?

• How many lizards live in a territory about the size of a football field?

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Select the objective of the investigation.

• To find out how does the Anolis return to its territory

• To find out how much does the Anolis lizard weight

• To identify the effect the transmitters have on the lizard's behavior

• To count how many lizards live in a certain territory

Based on the video, what would be an acceptable hypothesis?

• If Anolis lizards have a navigation system, then they can return to their home.

• If Lizards like their homes they will return.

• If the distance is not too far, then the lizards will find their way home.

• Anolis lizards find their way home by wandering around randomly.

Select ALL the elements that make up part of the methodology used in the experiment on the video.

• Measure the lizard

• Cut the tail of the lizard

• Find the mate of the lizard and remove it

• Spin the box multiple times

• Place a transmitter on the back of the lizard

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

The following image corresponds to the ______ of the investigation.

• Results

• Discussion

• Conclusion

• Materials and methods

Which step of the scientific method does the following statements correspond to?

There is a strong desire for these lizards to return to their territory as shown by the direction in which 12 of the lizards headed after their release. How do they do it is unknown.

• Analysis or discussion

• Theoretical framework

• Hypothesis

• Results

When writing a conclusion, what two things do you have to make reference to?

• Objective

• Hypothesis

• Methodology

• Materials

What is the dependent variable in this study?

• The lizard's ability to avoid being affected by the locator

• The lizard's ability to return to the site where it was removed

• The biotic relationship between the two species of lizard

• No answer text provided.

What is the independent variable in this study?

• The place where the lizards were located

• The time it took for the lizard to return to its territory

• The type of locator that was attached to the lizard

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2