Colonize submerged leaves in stream habitats. The ability of freshwater macroinvertebrates to flourish depends upon the properties of the water and conditions in the environment. The relative abundance and variety of freshwater macroinvertebrates can be used as bioindicators to assess the quality of the water and the effects of land use on the environment.
The Topsoil Tour is an exciting classroom investigation into the physical and chemical properties of soil. Each student on the Topsoil Tour completes seven units while conducting his/her own soil tests for soil texture, pH, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium using simple TesTabs® reagent tablets. Incorporates math and science activities.
Activities can be modified to fit specific curriculum needs or learning opportunities. Data sheets and puzzles for each unit can be printed or filled electronically by students using a computer or tablet. Includes Instructor Manual, Student Manual with data sheets and puzzles, classroom color chart, and reagents and test tubes for 50 students.
A creepy, crawly, wet investigation of the health of streams, ponds, and other freshwater environments. Following the easy-to-read BUGKIT manual, one to two students learn to collect, observe, sort, and identify aquatic insects as a tool for measuring water quality.
Students can complete the activity at home after collection or spend an afternoon outdoors beside a stream. The BUGKIT includes mesh leaf bags for collection, trays and plastic dishes for sorting, a magnifying lens, BUG GUIDE, and a BUG BOARD identification chart. Ideal for bug-hunters, age 8 and up.
The Nitty Gritty Soil Science kit is a great introduction to the basic concepts of soil science. Instructions for cool science experiments and Just for Fun activities, games, and internet connections are included.
Investigate healthy plant requirements for proper soil texture, ideal levels of soil pH, and nutrients. Learn to properly care for plants and perform pH, nitrate, phosphate and potassium soil tests using non-hazardous TesTab methods. Reagents for ten tests for each test factor are included. Make friends with earthworms and discover the importance of composting! Recommended for green- and dirty-thumbs ages 8 and up.
Explore what’s coming out of your funky faucet! Test tap water for pH, chlorine, hardness, copper, and iron. Learn while you laugh with Just for Fun activities including Make Your Own Lava Lamp and edible experiments like the Pollution Parfait. Non-hazardous TesTab reagents, test tubes, word search game, internet connections and instructions for simple water quality tests also included. Perfect for sink scientists ages 8 and up.
Want to develop a water quality monitoring study? This is the outfit that contains everything you will need.
A popular outfit for the testing and study of freshwater systems such as ponds, lakes, wetlands, rivers, streams, etc. This field-friendly outfit contains individual test modules for seven key freshwater test factors, water sampling bottles, three supplemental handbooks now available as a download, and data sheets. The handbooks include Limnology, A Study of Water Quality, and Investigating Water Problems.
Designed for the testing and study of saline systems – oceans, bays, salt marshes, etc. This field-friendly outfit contains individual test modules for seven key salt water test factors, water sampling bottles, three supplemental handbooks now available as a download, and data sheets. The downloadable handbooks include A Laboratory Manual for Marine Science, Limnology, and Investigating Water Problems.
Too Shallow for a Secchi Disk? Turbidity is easily measured by using a standardized turbidity reagent to match the turbidity of a water sample. All the necessary apparatus and reagents needed to test four basic water quality test factors and detailed instructions are housed in a secure foam insert within a rugged field carrying case. Economical reagent refill packages are available for either the entire outfit or individual reagents.
The LaMotte Acid Rain Study Outfit includes dependable tools necessary to make surveys of acid precipitation, and determine the pH levels of local ponds, lakes, and streams. This complete outfit includes a durable, tapered rain gauge; an easy-to-use pH test kit; study guide; and activity sheets. The comprehensive study guide and support materials will stimulate classroom activities and discussions. Recommended for grade levels 5 and above.