Macroinvertebrates | Nature WY

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Wyoming WyomingPBS Nature Nature WY Science Science Kids aquatic macroinvertebrates terrestrial vertebrate invertebrate macroscopic macroinvertebrate nymph larva head thorax abdomen gills tails filaments aquatic science water quality water health fresh water freshwater insects entomology life cycle life stages nymphs larvae larval stage metamorphosis
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English-Language Arts Science
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Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
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Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Macroinvertebrates | Nature WY

Students will learn about three major groups of aquatic macroinvertebrates, and what those three goups tell us about water quality in a stream.

Note: Spanish closed captions are also available.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Students will acquire new vocabulary, be able to identify three main groups of aquatic macroinvertebrates, and be able to use aquatic macroinvertebrates as an indicator of stream health.
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PBS Learning Media

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