Resetting the Biological Clock
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Ever wonder how animals adjust to changes in daylight? In this project, you'll explore how hamsters adjust to changes in daylight by observing their behavior in different light settings.
Hypothesis
The hypothesis is that single hamsters adjust more quickly to changes in daylight.
Method & Materials
You will place hamsters in cages and observe their behavior in different light settings. You will record the average amount of time the hamsters spend on the exercise wheel within a period of one hour.
You will need two closed rooms, four hamster cages with exercise wheel, six hamsters, two lamps with timers, two dim red LED nightlights, two stopwatches, and two assistants.
Results
The results showed that the hamsters in cages P1 and S1 did not show any significant behavioral change. However, the hamsters in S2 had adjusted quickly to the daylight changes while the hamsters in P2 were slower to adapt to the change.
Why do this project?
This science project is interesting because it shows how animals can adjust to changes in their environment.
Also Consider
Consider repeating this experiment using different types of animals like mice or cats. You could also evaluate different activities like sleeping and feeding times.
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