Today Year Six learnt about how we can observe what live in our fresh water ways, with Kathryn from Watercare. We learnt about the common risks to our local waterways - detergent, nitrates, oil, plastic litter and paint. Sadly litter is a main pollutant. What could we do about that?
Next, we used magnifying glasses to find macro invertebrates in the samples. Who knew there were so many bugs living in our freshwater?! Lots of life means healthier water.
Observation, identification and recording of data
Good news! We saw six types of macroinvertebrates, so the water was relatively healthy.
What we found:
- leech
- microvelia
- water boatman
- water mite
-damsel fly
Freshwater Leech
Lastly, we chose one water bug to find out more about and created research posters. Check them out HERE
Thank you to Kathryn and Watercare for the wonderful hands on learning.
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