Grade Levels: 6-12
Duration: 45 – 60 minutes
Students will:
- Define the term macroinvertebrate
- Describe diverse macroinvertebrates
- Analyze the relationship between aquatic macroinvertebrate populations and water quality
- Evaluate a stream’s water quality
Materials:
- Worksheet (Provided)
- Macroinvertebrate Tokens (Provided)
- PowerPoint (provided)
Adapted from Water Quality? Ask the Bugs! Project WET Foundation 2011