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Serc: Investigating Macroinvertebrates: How Clean Is Our Lake? Lesson PlanSerc: Investigating Macroinvertebrates: How Clean Is Our Lake? Lesson Plan
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
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3rd - 5th
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Serc: Investigating Macroinvertebrates: How Clean Is Our Lake?

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In this outdoor field study, students will collect and identify as many types of macro invertebrates that they find in Lake Bemidji using an identification key. Additionally students will create investigable questions regarding the macro invertebrates and conduct research to answer their questions. Finally, the students will make a general determination as to the cleanliness of Lake Bemidji by using a chart which identifies the sensitivity level of macro invertebrates to pollution.

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invertebrates, macroinvertebrates

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investigating macroinvertebrates: how clean is our lake?

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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