Jessica Sapunar-Jursich Raritan River 1 Ashley Hein Dawn Kirchner Amy Potts Jessica Sapunar-Jursich Frieda Smith
Raritan River
Raritan River 1 Science Content Water quality effects river ecosystems Animal species are indicators of ecosystem health and pollution River Content History of Raritan River Macro-invertebrates are the species for the Raritan River environment that can be used to determine the health of the Raritan River Science Tools Maps of New Jersey Dip Net Magnifiers Documentation Observation Journal
Lesson Plan Instructional Objectives (1 of 2) Students will understand: How water quality affects aquatic environments How animal species can indicate health of ecosystem What function a map can serve
Lesson Plan Instructional Objectives (2 of 2) Students will understand: How to use a dip net and magnifier How to identify indicator species Usage of Raritan River How to use an observation sheet
Lesson Plan Schedule (1 of 2) Introduction to Ecosystem Habitats & Water Quality (30 min.) Logistics & Safety Briefing (5 min.) PowerPoint Intro (10 min.) Water Quality Activity (15 min.)
Lesson Plan Schedule (2 of 2) Transition & Walk to River Dock (15 min.) Indicator Activity & Journaling (30 min.) Summary (15 min.)
Water Quality Activity Small Scale Habitats “Clean” Tank: soil, rocks, live animals “Dirty” Tank: litter, no live organisms Healthy & Unhealthy Drinking Water Vinegar Muddy Water Chocolate Water Concepts of Turbidity FUNdamental Standard Enhanced
Indicator Activity Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets Dip Nets & Rock Collection Turbidity FUNdamental Standard Enhanced
Aquatic River Animal Scud – Freshwater Shrimp
Observation Journal Date and time Weather conditions Describe outside conditions Describe the water Identify aquatic animals Tally number of animals on field guide Water quality conclusion
Water Quality Activity Modifications Cognitive – Water Quality Barriers: Difficulty with verbal & written communication Small Scale Habitats Label stickers Communication board FUNdamental
Water Quality Activity Modifications Cognitive - Indicator Barriers: Difficulty with verbal & written communication Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets Bring samples of water to tables Communication boards FUNdamental
Water Quality Activity Modifications Low Vision – Water Quality Barriers: May only see light, darkness, shapes/figures; visual field cuts Small Scale Habitats Projected magnification Oral description Healthy & Unhealthy Standard
Water Quality Activity Modifications Low Vision – Indicator Barriers: May only see light, darkness, shapes/figures; visual field cuts Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets Dip Nets & Rock Collection Magnification Working in pairs Standard
Water Quality Activity Modifications Age Related – Water Quality Barriers: Impairments with hearing and dexterity with slight mobility Small Scale Habitats Healthy & Unhealthy Concepts of Turbidity Offering headsets Advanced vocabulary Enhanced
Water Quality Activity Modifications Age Related – Indicator Barriers: Impairments with hearing and dexterity with slight mobility Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets Dip Nets & Rock Collection Turbidity Offering headsets Pool cue strap Allow extra transition time Enhanced