Crow Creek Stream Assessment Catalytic Activity Education 535 Dr. Kate Scantlebury By: Jeffrey Kushner

Progression 1. Activity Objectives 2. Activity Development 3. Team Dynamics 4. Outcomes 5. Pictures

Activity Objectives Stream Assessment Community Link Appreciation for Understand Ecological Dynamics Joseph Bartlett MCEAC-Coordinator Stream Assessment Chemical Testing Stream Measurements Benthic Study

Activity Development Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Establish Contact with MCAEC Develop trip goals/outcomes Survey stream site Develop team objectives/outcomes Complete District Paperwork Organize supplies/ supervisors Class Preparation Field Trip Data Collection (10/6/05) Other outreach opportunities??

Team Dynamics Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4 Stream width Midpoint Bed width Stream depth Bank height Stream Flow Biotic Index H2O Testing AcuVac Kits Nitrates Chlorine Phosphate

Water Quality—Sweetbriar Park Site Location Measurement: Total Chlorine Phosphorus, Reactive Measurement Nitrate Site 1 0.00 mg/L 0.07 mg/L 3.9 mg/L Site 2 0.0 mg/L 3.5 mg/L Site 3 .2 mg/L 4.5 mg/L

Aquatic Life Table Organism Number Class 1 Total 6 Class 3 Total 2 Hellgrammite Midge 1 Stone Fly Limpet Aquatic Beetle 4 Aquatic Earthworm Class 2 Total OTHER 31+ Crayfish Water Flee 3

Other Possible Outreach Opportunities Stream Assessments UMAHS Science Fun Night Science Buddies Community Extension? Earth Day

Stream Photos

Stream Photos

Stream Photos