Macro Mania

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An adventure that introduces the use of stream macroinvertebrates to determine water quality. Lecture material sets the scene for the activity. Learn about the influence of land use on water quality and the practice of macroinvertebrate sampling to measure water quality. Six teams will be given a deck of macroinvertebrate cards representing a sample of macroinvertebrates from one of three sites, a poster-sized sorting sheet, and a map. By sorting the deck of cards, determine the water quality at the site from the distribution of macroinvertebrates in the sample. Includes a deck of cards and sorting sheets for six teams, Macro Mania manual containing background information and step-by-step instructions for activities and extensions, and 18" x 24" poster.