Invert Investigator
Preparing samples collected.
What is an aquatic macroinvertebrate? What are the differences between them? Why are they important? What do they do in addition to providing food for fish?
You will help students answer these questions and more through exploring the creek ecosystem. It is home to macroinvertebrates and other organisms, which are all integral components of the complex aquatic food chain.
The following materials are provided to help you at this station:
Training Video– A video guide on how to successfully facilitate this station.
Invert Investigator Equipment and Procedure Guide (PDF)– An equipment checklist and procedure guidelines for this station.
Invert Investigator Station Script (PDF) – A suggested script for guiding students through this station in the field.
Other Materials
“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.”– John Muir