Read the Fine Print
Students will be introduced to different species of macroinvertebrates. They will hypothesize why each insect looks the way it does. Then students will make observations of macroinvertebrates. in an aquarium in their classroom. For an optional extension, teachers can take students to a local stream or pond to conduct field observations. The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to hydrology and the study of macroinvertebrates. and to understand how macroinvertebrates. help scientists understand water quality. After completing this activity, students will have an understanding of what macroinvertebrates. are and why scientists study them.
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Life Science
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Diagram/Illustration
- Interactive
- Lesson Plan
- Textbook
- Provider:
- NASA
- Provider Set:
- NASA Wavelength
- Date Added:
- 02/16/2011