Objectives
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Rapid bioassessment of aquatic arganisms. Compare streams. Collect, sort, analyze. Determine a streams water quality.
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Standards Addressed
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Interpret, organize, gather, communicate |
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Plastic tubs, aquarium nets, sorting trays, calculators, water, paper clips, beads (6 colors), pennies, rubber bands.
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Time Requirement
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2 x 50 min |
Procedure/outline
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1. Put pre-determined numbers of above items in tubs. 2. Have one student close eyes & dip for 20 minutes. 3. Sort all items captured. 4. As a group, fill out data sheets I, II, III |
Modifications/Adaptions/ Extensions
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We will do this activity prior to actually sampling our rivers. |
Assessment
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Participation, worksheets |
Other Comments
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