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Raritan River 1

Raritan River 1. Ashley Hein Dawn Kirchner Amy Potts Jessica Sapunar-Jursich Frieda Smith. Raritan River. Raritan River 1. Lesson Plan Instructional Objectives (1 of 2). Students will understand: How water quality affects aquatic environments

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Raritan River 1

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  1. Raritan River 1 Ashley Hein Dawn Kirchner Amy Potts Jessica Sapunar-Jursich Frieda Smith

  2. Raritan River

  3. Raritan River 1

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.)

  7. Lesson Plan Schedule (2 of 2) • Transition & Walk to River Dock (15 min.) • Indicator Activity & Journaling (30 min.) • Summary (15 min.)

  8. 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

  9. Indicator Activity • Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets • Dip Nets & Rock Collection • Turbidity FUNdamental Standard Enhanced

  10. Aquatic River Animal Scud – Freshwater Shrimp

  11. 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

  12. Water Quality Activity ModificationsCognitive – Water Quality • Small Scale Habitats • Label stickers • Communication board Barriers: Difficulty with verbal & written communication FUNdamental

  13. Water Quality Activity ModificationsCognitive - Indicator • Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets • Bring samples of water to tables • Communication boards Barriers: Difficulty with verbal & written communication FUNdamental

  14. Water Quality Activity ModificationsLow Vision – Water Quality • Small Scale Habitats • Projected magnification • Oral description • Healthy & Unhealthy • Oral description Barriers: May only see light, darkness, shapes/figures; visual field cuts Standard

  15. Water Quality Activity ModificationsLow Vision – Indicator • Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets • Dip Nets & Rock Collection • Magnification • Working in pairs Barriers: May only see light, darkness, shapes/figures; visual field cuts Standard

  16. Water Quality Activity ModificationsAge Related – Water Quality • Small Scale Habitats • Healthy & Unhealthy • Concepts of Turbidity • Offering headsets • Advanced vocabulary Barriers: Impairments with hearing and dexterity with slight mobility Enhanced

  17. Water Quality Activity Modifications Age Related – Indicator • Scrubbers, Rocks & Nets • Dip Nets & Rock Collection • Turbidity • Offering headsets • Pool cue strap • Allow extra transition time Barriers: Impairments with hearing and dexterity with slight mobility Enhanced

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