Indiana Water Quality Statewide Analysis
Extend the Inquiry for Elementary Students #1
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1. Describe the body of water you are investigating._________________________
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2. Describe the land surrounding the water. _______________________________
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3. Record the depth of water near the edge: ________cm
Record the depth of water 30 cm from the edge: ________cm
Predict the depth in the middle of the body of water: I think___________________
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4. Describe the color of the water.________________________________________
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5. If you can see the bottom, describe what you see. __________________________
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6. If the water has an odor, describe it.______________________________________
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7. If the water is moving, explain why. ______________________________________
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8. If the water is flowing, describe the rate.____________________________________
9. Look for signs that humans or animals have changed the water or the land surrounding it.
List the claim(s) supported by the evidence.
Claim Evidence
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