Crow Creek Stream Assessment

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Crow Creek Stream Assessment
Catalytic ActivityEducation 535Dr. Kate
Scantlebury

• By Jeffrey Kushner

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Progression
1. Activity Objectives
2. Activity Development
3. Team Dynamics
4. Outcomes
5. Pictures
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Activity Objectives
Community Link
Appreciation for Community
Understand Ecological Dynamics
Joseph Bartlett MCEAC-Coordinator
Stream Assessment
Chemical Testing
Stream Measurements
Benthic Study
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Activity Development
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3

• Class Preparation
• Field Trip Data
• Collection (10/6/05)
• Other outreach opportunities??

• Develop team objectives/outcomes
• Complete District Paperwork
• Organize supplies/ supervisors

• Establish Contact with MCAEC
• Develop trip goals/outcomes
• Survey stream site

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Team Dynamics
Team 1
Team 2
Team 3
Team 4

• Stream width
• Midpoint
• Bed width
• Midpoint

• Stream depth
• Bank height

• Stream Flow
• Biotic Index

• H2O Testing
• AcuVac Kits
• Nitrates
• Chlorine
• Phosphate

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Water QualitySweetbriar Park
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Aquatic Life Table
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Other Possible Outreach Opportunities
Stream Assessments
UMAHS Science Fun Night
Science Buddies
Community Extension?
Earth Day
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Stream Photos
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Stream Photos
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Stream Photos