Indiana Water Quality Statewide Analysis

Extend the Inquiry for Elementary Students #3

 

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Scavenger Hunt

 

Closely observe: the surface of the water, just below the surface, the bottom, the water’s edge and the land near the water. When you spot a plant or animal listed below, record it in your notebook. 

1.     Write the scavenger hunt number for the object.

2.     Draw the plant or animal. 

3.     Label it if you know its name.

4.     Describe where you saw it.

 

1.       A plant with large leaves.

2.       A plant with tiny leaves.

3.       A plant growing in the water.

4.       A plant growing partly in the water.

5.       A plant growing near the water.

6.       A plant part that came from a tree.

7.       An insect larger than 3 cm.

8.       An insect smaller than 3 cm.

9.       An insect on top of the water.

10. An insect near the water’s edge.

11. An insect that can fly.

12.  An insect with bright colors.

13.  Animal tracks

14.  An animal that swims.

15.  An animal that flies.

16.  An animal that can breathe underwater.

17.  An animal that breathes air above water.

18.  An animal that can move on land and in water.