Termite Colony Observations

1. Our jar was set up with 20 g silicate sand, 17 ml of moisture, 1 piece of wood, and 100 termites.
2. Over time, the termites carved tunnels into the sand and wood. The moisture level didn't seem to change very much. Initially the termites were very active, but later on they seemed lethargic.
3. They burrowed through everything in the jar.
4. Humans were often careless when handling the jar, and often destroyed the sand tunnels that the termites had made.
5. I thought this unit was interesting. I liked learning about how the termites digest food. I did not however particularly enjoy the process of getting the amoebas.