Anadromous Fish Students study the life cycle of anadromous fish such and discuss the challenges facing migrating salmon.
Aquatic Life Survey (Critter Catch) Students collect, count and identify aquatic life specimens and discuss adaptations and niche of the animals.
Carbon Dioxide Students test the CO2 level of an aquatic habitat and discuss the role of CO2 in water quality.
Dissolved Oxygen / Temperature Students test the temperature and dissolved oxygen level of a body of water, make predictions about the presence of aquatic life, and discuss the relationship between human impact, environmental factors, dissolved oxygen, and aquatic life.
Hydropower Students examine how energy is harnessed from moving water and discuss the impact of hydroelectric power generation on ecosystems and communities.
Microscopes / Aquatic Food Pyramid Students collect and examine microscopic aquatic life and discuss the model of an aquatic food pyramid.
pH Students test the pH of an aquatic habitat and draw connections between human activity, environmental factors, water quality and aquatic life.
Riparian Habitat Survey Students examine the characteristics of a riparian zone and discuss the relationship between riparian habitat and aquatic life.
Stream Flow Students calculate the volume of discharge of a stream and discuss issues surrounding water use and conservation.
Stream Morphology Students build a model of a stream and examine the effect of erosion on stream shape.
Turbidity Students test the turbidity of a stream or pond and discuss the relationship between sediment, water quality, and aquatic life.
Waste Water Treatment Students simulate the process of municipal waste water treatment and discuss how human activities directly affect stream health.
Water Conservation Students examine typical human water use and discuss strategies for conservation of potable water.
Water Cycle Students define and/or act out the water cycle and point out observable stages in the water cycle. Then students characterize water as either a renewable or non-renewable resource.
Water Physics Students conduct a variety of experiments to demonstrate unique physical qualities of water such as surface tension, capillary action and hydrogen bonding and discuss implications of these qualities for natural and human systems.
Watersheds Students build a model of a watershed, identify components of a watershed, and examine the relationship between watershed conditions, human activity and water quality.