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Activity (Hands-On)Grades 5 - 7

Stream Consciousness

Materials List

Each group should have:

  • 1 copy of each of the three Macroinvertebrate Identification Sheets (or you may print one or two copies for groups to share)
  • 1 copy of the Stream Consciousness Worksheet (PDF)
  • 1-liter bottle (of water sample)
  • Trays or petri dishes or bowls in which student may observe samples
  • 1-2 magnifying glasses or dissecting microscope (if already available)
  • Thermometer
  • Optional: pH paper or meter (neutral water: pH = 7)