EXPLORER
Skill Level: One
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
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
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