Measure the temperature and oxygen content of a pond over the course of a day. Then go fishing to see what types of fish live in the pond. Many different ponds can be investigated to determine the influence of time, temperature, and farms on oxygen levels.
Launch GizmoMeasure the temperature and oxygen content of a pond over the course of a day. Then go fishing to see what types of fish live in the pond. Many different ponds can be investigated to determine the influence of time, temperature, and farms on oxygen levels.
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This task card can be used for remote learning or in class as a small group or individual activity. The l... (more)esson has students compare temperature, fish, and oxygen levels in a pond with different landscapes and make conclusions about land use and water quality.
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Earth/Space Science, Middle School Life Science
This task card can be used for remote learning or in class as a small group or individual activity. The l... (more)esson has students model the effects of the number of farms on a pond. It can be used as an introduction to pollution or as a conversation starter about other types of pollution.
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
This CER worksheet allows students to deepen their understanding of how land use affects water quality. S... (more)tudents design and complete an experiment, make a claim, and provide evidence and reasoning to explain.
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Biology, Earth/Space Science, Environmental Science
This is the French translation of the Teacher Guide
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
This is the French translation of the Student Exploration Sheet
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
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