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Background:Rats are used for science experiments, testing of new medicine.They have no real homes, they are known to carry diseases/viruses.

Write a short story, poem or song about theanimal you are studying.

1. Why new medicines are tested on rats? 2. What kind of food are rats most attracted to?3. When do they eat?4. Who’s the fattest rat in town?5. Who’s the ‘baddest’ rat in town?

1) DiscoveryResearch

2) DesignProject goalsFunctional spec.Drawings/sketches or projectSet the schedule

3) DevelopmentBuild the design

4) DeploymentTestTrain others to useMeasure and present results

Build a rat machine that measures:1) feeding habits such as favorite food and favorite times to eat2) types of rats in town3) favorite music4) favorite color

Micro ComputerController

ShutterControl

TouchSensor

Camera