Prairie Ridge: Human Impacts – Aquatic Ecosystems

Prairie Ridge: Human Impacts – Aquatic Ecosystems

• Times Available: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am
• Date Range: September - November 2023, March - May 2024
• Grade Levels: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
• Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 28
• Months: March, April, May, September, October, November
• Requirements: Minimum age 13 years.
  Must register for program at least four weeks in advance.
• Fee: $160 per program
• Contact: Missy Chernick at melissa.chernick@naturalsciences.org

Study how urbanization and other human impacts influence aquatic systems by identifying macroinvertebrates that live in the pond. Students will gain an overall picture of how scientists study water quality. We will also hike to see the effects of urbanization to our stream.
Human Impacts – Aquatic Ecosystems Program: 2 hours long

This program is held at our Prairie Ridge Ecostation location.

Curriculum Correlation(s):   Bio.2.2, EEn.2.4

Scheduling Instructions: Scheduling is now closed for the 2023/2024 school year. Scheduling for the upcoming school year will begin on Tuesday, July 30 for programs in October–January, and Tuesday, August 27 for programs in February–May. A link to the scheduling request form will be added once scheduling begins.

Scholarship Opportunities: Funding may be available to cover all or part of program fees for qualifying schools. Please indicate your interest in the Additional Information section of the Scheduling Request Form.