Aquatic Ecology
Standards 1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 4.3, 5, and 6

What student doesn’t love to get their hands into a pond or stream and find what’s in it? This theme allows students to explore the physical, biological and chemical characteristics of Rocky Mountain streams and ponds. Depending upon a group’s grade level, program length and desires, some or all of the characteristics of these environments will be investigated. 

Curriculum Units:
Hydrologic cycle
Chemical Water Testing
Biological Sampling
Physical Characteristics of Aquatic Environments
Colorado Watersheds
Human Impacts on Aquatic Environments
Scientific Method/Research

Available early May-October

Academic Themes:

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forest ecology

fire ecology

wolf management

aquatic ecology

mining & water quality

earth science

snow science