Dip Dip, Hooray

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Lakes, streams and other freshwater bodies are a habitat for lots of living things, big and small. In this outdoor activity, learners will build their own net in order to collect and observe their aquatic neighbors. Their new tool lets learners investigate potential difference in locations and conditions across aquatic environments. Step-by-step instructions are included with photos and safety recommendations. Activity guide includes a "What's going on?" explanation and relevant connections to the relationship between macroinvertebrates and the health of a body of water.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$10 - $20 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - adult
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Wire clothes hanger
  • Pair of pantyhose or tights
  • Scissors
  • Stapler (heavy duty stapler works best) or super glue
  • Twist ties or 15 cm of wire
  • Tarp or large sheet of wax paper
  • Scoop from The Scoop on Habitat activity or small bucket
  • Rubber boots or waterproof shoes (optional)
  • Broom handle and duct tape (optional)
  • Magnifying lens (optional)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Structure
      • Oceans and Water
      • Biosphere
  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Plants
      • Animals
    • Ecology
      • Ecosystems

Informal Categories

  • Collecting
  • Nature and Environment
  • Outdoor Activity

Audience

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • DIY Science Apps

Rights:

  • , The Regents of the University of California, 2015

Funding Source:

  • National Science Foundation, DRL1114663