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Pond Food Chains

Pond Food Chains

Pond Food Chains

Pond Ecology

Fifth Grade Programs
Pond Food Webs

Students embark on an exploration of the Ingram Pond ecosystem.  Donning hip boots and carrying dip-nets, fifth graders stroll the pond edge collecting organisms such as crayfish, grass shrimp, small fish, and hatchling turtles.  Bringing their samples back to the Fish House, students build food chains and webs analyzing the interdependent relationships between organisms.

Pond Ecology

Students utilize model ponds to obtain information as to the effects of pollution on the pond ecosystem.  Students analyze sources of pollution and discuss their prevention.