Water Canaries

Standard Rating Guide
  • References: the lesson only references the standard
  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
  • Assesses: the lesson teaches the standard thoroughly so that the standard can be assessed

Activity Description

Abstract: Students will 1)identify several aquatic organisms, and 2)assess the relative environmental qualify of a stream or pond using indicators of pH, water temperature, and the presence of a diversity of organisms.

Curriculum Book: Project Wild Aquatic
Page number: 24

Age Groups

5th Grade - 8th Grade

Educational Standards

   Science A-3   Part
   Science C-2   Part
   Geography C-3   References

Educational Topics

   Biodiversity
   Environmental Problems/Environmental Quality
   Habitat
   Interdependence
   Values of Wildlife- Recreational, Commercial, Ecological
   Animal and Plant Kingdoms
   Awareness/Observation
   Ecosystems
   Water