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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students observe and collect water samples from a local stream, and identify differences in the water quality. They collect aquatic insects and identify them using a chart and pictures and assign them index values. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students set up their own monitoring system. They collect samples from an appropriate sampling site. They analyze data and determine the water quality. They present their information to the class and draw a conclusion. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students identify a variety of human activities that can pollute our water sources. They conduct experiments to determine water quality, describe their local community's impact on water resources and explore ways in which to protect and conserve water supplies. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students conduct water samples on Lake Hanson to evaluate the overall condition of the water quality in the Lake and compare changes that have occurred though the years. They produce a GPS/GIS map of Lake Hanson and present a program about the lake including the GPS/GIS map to members of the Lake Hanson Association. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students identify spots on local creeks and sample water quality using a calculator based laboratory system. Students create drainage maps and look for overhead photos where available and try to identify changes in water quality over seasons and years. Students compare their data with other sites to look for similarities and differences. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 7th
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Students are presented with a hypothetical situation to investigate the water quality of the James River. They are given data to analyze and put into the graphic organizer that is included to help solve the problem. The lesson includes background information that can be helpful for the instructor. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students explore the importance of water. They discuss why water is important and students design an experiment that evaluates the water quality and methods of improving water quality. Students perform testing and report their findings. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th
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Students conduct an experiment that analyzes the physical and chemical characteristics of various water samples. They discuss the procedures and safety concerns for the water test, and test their water samples to determine if they meet the standard for water classified as A-1 according to water quality standards of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th
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Students conduct year long study of water quality over different seasons using variety of probes, including D.O., pH, conductivity and temperature, that are attached to portable technology. Students select three data points in stream, make observations, and collect data. Students then analyze data, and make graphs to display information. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 9th
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Students research information on macroinvertebrate organisms and their environments and discover that tolerance to water quality conditions vary from organism to organism. Through their research they also determine how to identify aquatic organisms and discover how to assess water quality. Full Review »
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