That was the title for Chase and Emily's science project. (aren't I clever to have them do it together...one project is totally easier than two!)The kids had watched a Myth Buster episode a few months back that sparked their inner scientist. The guys were testing an age old myth that goldfish only have a memory of three seconds. They tested the myth by making a maze and training their fish to swim through it. That wasn't too practical for them, so they had to come up with there own way. Here's what they did:.jpg)
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Pretty clever I think. We now know that Blue Wave, our beta fish, has a memory of at least a week. He responded the the kids conditioning after a week without the trigger right away. So in the words of my kids, "Get your fish a bigger tank!"
9 comments:
Wow, I am the first to comment. It looks like you all had a great time with this science project. Chase and Emily both deserve 1st place! Jenny, you also get 1st place for having them do it together---smart thinking!
Jenn, how did you put the first picture to the side like that rather than having it centered. How did you put a title.
JUDY
I LOVE Mythbusters, what a great show. The kids' project was so cute (good job mom). I also like the I Spy game post below, what a cute idea. Kaya will be getting a dollhouse for b.day/Christmas from Aaron's parents & I can't wait. I'll have to keep this idea in mind.
Bigger tank=happier fish
Chase and Emily,
What a cool idea and good working together. I am amazed that the Beta could be that smart.
Good Job!
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Grandma D
that sounds so fun! Good jobs guys!
Turning the light on at feeding time is like putting meat in with Pirhana!
Tucson Grandpa
So smart to have them do it together! And what a clever project - great job :-)
You should try that experiment with your dad. I think the fish might have a better memory.
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