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In this water pollution activity, learners create pond water cultures and investigate the effects of adding chemicals or natural nutrients. Learners investigate, on a small scale, the changes that occur when fertilizers are added to pond water cultures over the course of a few days. This lesson guide includes background information, variations and bilingual (English/Spanish) handouts.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 to 7 days
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English, Spanish
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 3 clear, 2-liter soft drink bottles
- Hay (or dried grass), 2 oz.
- Small container of fish food
- Small container of liquid fertilizer
- Spring water, gal (or tap water without chlorine, see SETUP)
- Copies of "My Marsh Observations" page
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
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Earth Structure
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
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Engineering
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Life Sciences
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Human Impact
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Ecology
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
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Science and Society
- Risks and Benefits
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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Science and Society
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Technology and the Environment
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Technology and Society
Informal Categories
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Foreign language versions of this resource:
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes assesments for student learning:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Moreno, Nancy P. ; Tharp, Barbara Z. ; Dresden, Judith H.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2010
Funding Sources:
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, R25 ES06932
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, R25 ES010698