The Secret World of Rats – Yellow Tree School

rats in science

What comes to mind when you hear the word “rat”?

Watch the video and then explain it using your own words.

If you had the chance, would you be interested in observing this experiment in person? Why or why not?
What are some practical applications or future research possibilities that could stem from this kind of experiment?
Based on this experiment, what other kinds of tasks do you think rats might be capable of learning?
- Why is it scientifically important for a rat to be able to do the following?

rats: What, WHERE, AND HOW

How do you think rats are generally viewed in your culture? Are they seen as pests, pets, or something else?
- What’s your opinion about rats?
Can you name some body parts of a rat?

Watch the video and summarize it with your own words.

rodents

How many rodents do you know?
- What do you know about each of the following?
- Describe each animal using the body parts mentioned earlier. Talk about the colors, position, size…