Introduction
This collaborative project involves students from Alma College, Alma High School and Saint Louis High School. We will be taking several samples at multiple sites and share the results.
The Internet Resources
What is water quality?
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A Primer on Water Quality - USGS discussion of water quality
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Importance of Water - Describes why we are interested in water quality.
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Source Water Protection--EPA - This discusses how we can protect source water.
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Water Science for Schools - Good information on why water quality is important with graphic.
How do we test it?
- General information on Alkalinity - General information on alkalinity
- General information on Dissolved Oxygen - General information on Dissolved Oxygen
- General information on Nitrogen/Nitrates - General information on nitrogen/nitrates
- General information on Phosphorus - General information on phosphorus
- General information on Temperature - General information on temperature
- General information on Turbidity - General information on turbidity
- General information on pH - General information on pH
- Water Quality Phosphates and Nitrates - Information on phosphates and nitrates--out of teacher notes for an activity.
- General information on Sulfate - General information on sulfates
- Water Quality Terms - Description of different water quality tests and why they are important.
How do organisms indicate water quality?
- Illustrated Macroinvertebrates - 2 page pdf that identifies organisms
- Macroinvertebrate Identification activity - This web activity will allow you to begin identifying macroinvertebrates and what their presence in the water tells you.
- Visual guide to stream invertebrates - Helpful 2 pages that show macroinvertebrates and can help you to identify those in streams.
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Biology Curriculum Connections
Earth Science Curriculum Connections
Chemistry and Physics Curriculum Connections
PRMP Activity : WebQuest Activity
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Chat Time : Mrs. Arnold's Blog
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