EXPLORER
Skill Level: One
![Looking at Bugs](https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2093/2020/03/looking_at_bugs.jpg)
Activity:
What’s swimming in your stream?
Objective: Discover biodiversity by observing freshwater insects and other macro invertebrates.
Science Skills: Observation
Life Skill: Communicating, record keeping
ENGAGER
Skill Level: Two
!["Caddisfly Larvae" - University Bug Scope, University of Illinois](https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2093/2020/03/caddisfly_larvae.jpg)
Activity:
What’s swimming in your stream? – The Sequel
Objective: Compare stream sites and discover the elements that support biotic integrity.
Science Skills: Observation, Comparing and Measuring, Hypothesizing, Using Tools
Life Skill: Communicating, Critical Thinking, Record keeping
CITIZEN-SCIENTIST
Skill Level: Three
!["Strider" - Photo used with permission, Robert B. Suter PhD](https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2093/2020/03/watrer_strider_border.jpg)
Activity:
Bringing life back to the streams
Objective: Assess and improve biotic integrity of local streams
Science Skills: Relating, Collecting and Interpreting Data, Applying Learning
Life Skill: Responsible Citizenship, Contribution to Group Effort, Community Service