Pond Ecosystem
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.
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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.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Investigate how the levels of dissolved oxygen in a pond vary throughout a day.
- Learn the source of dissolved oxygen in a pond.
- Determine the effect of dissolved oxygen on the fish in a pond.
- Compare dissolved oxygen levels in warm and cold ponds.
- Determine the effect of farms on dissolved oxygen concentrations. (Extension)
VOCABULARY:
- abiotic factor, biotic factor, concentration, mean, oxygen, parts per million, photosynthesis
LESSON MATERIALS:
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Google Doc of Student Exploration Sheet
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
Task Card: Land Use and Pond Ecosystems
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
Task Card: Pollution and Pond Ecosystems
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
Pond Ecosystem Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Prompt
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
Pond Ecosystem Teacher Guide -French
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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade Science
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Great learning experience for understanding the many factors involved in eutrophication.
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