Wikijunior:Big Book of Fun Science Experiments/Guide a termite

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You can make a termite bend itself to your will. All you need is a Bic pen and a termite. Put the termite on a piece of paper (careful, don't let it escape). Then, draw lines on the paper with your Bic pen. The termite will follow the lines! You can even draw a circle and the termite will simply walk along it. If you get an ant and try this trick, the ant will go away from the lines.