Aquatic Studies School Program

Cancelled due to covid-19 pandemic

Date: May 5, 2020
Time: 8:30-11:00 am and 12:00-2:15 pm
School: George Long Elementary School; 4th grade (Grass Lake)

Program Description:  All life depends on clean water.  A study of the biota in an aquatic ecosystem can help determine water quality.  In this program, students sample aquatic life at both a pond and a stream.  Identification of the living organisms (plants as well as animals) sampled at each site leads to a discussion of the water quality at Dahlem.

Standards: 3.LS.3.A & B  3.LS4.C & D  4.LS1.2  5.LS2.A  MS.LS1.A & D
Program aligns to Michigan Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and STEM