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Raritan River 1 Ashley Hein Dawn Kirchner Amy Potts Jessica Sapunar-Jursich Frieda Smith Raritan River Raritan River 1 Science Content Water quality effects river ecosystems Animal species are indicators of ecosystem health and pollution River Content History of Raritan River Macro-invertebrates are the species for the Raritan River environment that can be used to determine the health of the Raritan River Science Tools Maps of New Jersey Dip Net Magnifiers Documentation Observation Journal Lesson Plan Instructional Objectives (1 of 2) Students will understand: • How water quality affects aquatic environments • How animal species can indicate health of ecosystem • What function a map can serve Lesson Plan Instructional Objectives (2 of 2) Students will understand: • How to use a dip net and magnifier • How to identify indicator species • Usage of Raritan River • How to use an observation sheet Lesson Plan Schedule (1 of 2) • Introduction to Ecosystem Habitats & Water Quality (30 min.) – Logistics & Safety Briefing (5 min.) – PowerPoint Intro (10 min.) – Water Quality Activity (15 min.) Lesson Plan Schedule (2 of 2) • Transition & Walk to River Dock (15 min.) • Indicator Activity & Journaling (30 min.) • Summary (15 min.) Water Quality Activity • Small Scale Habitats – “Clean” Tank: soil, rocks, live animals – “Dirty” Tank: litter, no live organisms FUNdamental • Healthy & Unhealthy Drinking Water Vinegar Muddy Water Chocolate Water Standard • Concepts of Turbidity Enhanced – – – – Indicator Activity • Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets FUNdamental • Dip Nets & Rock Collection Standard • Turbidity Enhanced Aquatic River Animal Scud – Freshwater Shrimp Observation Journal • Date and time • Weather conditions • Describe outside conditions • Describe the water • Identify aquatic animals • Tally number of animals on field guide • Water quality conclusion Water Quality Activity Modifications Cognitive – Water Quality Barriers: Difficulty with verbal & written communication • Small Scale Habitats – Label stickers – Communication board FUNdamental Water Quality Activity Modifications Cognitive - Indicator Barriers: Difficulty with verbal & written communication • Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets – Bring samples of water to tables – Communication boards FUNdamental Water Quality Activity Modifications Low Vision – Water Quality Barriers: May only see light, darkness, shapes/figures; visual field cuts • Small Scale Habitats – Projected magnification – Oral description • Healthy & Unhealthy – Oral description Standard Water Quality Activity Modifications Low Vision – Indicator Barriers: May only see light, darkness, shapes/figures; visual field cuts • Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets • Dip Nets & Rock Collection – Magnification – Working in pairs Standard Water Quality Activity Modifications Age Related – Water Quality Barriers: Impairments with hearing and dexterity with slight mobility • Small Scale Habitats • Healthy & Unhealthy • Concepts of Turbidity – Offering headsets – Advanced vocabulary Enhanced Water Quality Activity Modifications Age Related – Indicator Barriers: Impairments with hearing and dexterity with slight mobility • Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets • Dip Nets & Rock Collection • Turbidity – Offering headsets – Pool cue strap – Allow extra transition time Enhanced