With that thought in mind, we discussed the different zones found in a wetland ecosystem and the species that are present (or absent) in each. Then the students were turned loose to sample and identify aquatic macroinvertebrates.
Zones of a wetland |
Students surrounded by cattails and fall leaves |
Collecting and examining macroinvertebrates |
Two fish in a washbasin |
Students working along the shore |
Looking for organisms in a pipette |
Because the students were working independently in their small groups, I was able to walk around giving occasional advice and identification help. I was also able to get a few photographs of the rapidly changing fall colors and a few of wildlife.
Fall colors |
Canada Geese |
Pond reflections |
Mating Meadowhawk dragonflies |
Sumac leaves |
Sunlight reflections through sedge leaves |
Sun and clouds reflected among the lily pads |
Common cattail |
Swamp Milkweed seeds |
Flocking Canada Geese |
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