Aquatics of Vermont: Key Points
Aquatics
Mrs. Steiner - Science Educator
1. Define and illustrate the water cycle. 7.15
2. Describe the effect of physical changes to water on oxygen and carbon dioxide content and their resulting effect on the aquatic ecosystem. 7.15
3. Identify the life cycles and habitats of common fish, amphibians, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and aquatic plants found in Vermont, native and exotic. 7.13
4. Explain the functions and values of wetlands and riparian areas. 3.9
5. List the sources of point and non-point source pollution and detail their prevalence in Vermont. 3.9
6. Determine which federal and state regulations assist citizens in managing aquatic resources. 3.9
2. Describe the effect of physical changes to water on oxygen and carbon dioxide content and their resulting effect on the aquatic ecosystem. 7.15
3. Identify the life cycles and habitats of common fish, amphibians, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and aquatic plants found in Vermont, native and exotic. 7.13
4. Explain the functions and values of wetlands and riparian areas. 3.9
5. List the sources of point and non-point source pollution and detail their prevalence in Vermont. 3.9
6. Determine which federal and state regulations assist citizens in managing aquatic resources. 3.9
Overarching Concepts
Understanding the water cycle and its many ramifications is essential to understanding the role of water in the natural world.
Water can be affected by many factors including temperature, dissolved organic and inorganic matter, suspended materials, and the presence of various living organisms.
Aquatic ecosystems can be impacted by human activities such as agriculture, industry, introduction of invasive species, and others.
Damage to wetlands and riparian areas can create profound effects on ecosystems.
Understanding the water cycle and its many ramifications is essential to understanding the role of water in the natural world.
Water can be affected by many factors including temperature, dissolved organic and inorganic matter, suspended materials, and the presence of various living organisms.
Aquatic ecosystems can be impacted by human activities such as agriculture, industry, introduction of invasive species, and others.
Damage to wetlands and riparian areas can create profound effects on ecosystems.
7. Depict the aquatic food web and its interconnections with the terrestrial food web. 7.12, 7.13
8. Distinguish between a cold-water and warm-water fishery and give an example of a fish species that commonly inhabits each. 3.9, 7.13
9. Describe the necessary connection between VT Fishing Regulations (2005 Vermont Guide to Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Laws) and the health of state fisheries. Please include a discussion of creel surveys, slot and length limits. 3.9
10. Delineate the watershed boundary of a small water body. 7.15
11. Use a dichotomous key for identifying plants and animals. 2.2, 7.13
12. Understand the sampling techniques used for measuring water quality parameters. 7.12
13. Identify aquatic macroinvertebrates (Resources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6)common to Vermont to the level of order and correlate their presence to the water quality condition. 7.13, 3.9
14. Identify common fish species in Vermont (e.g., trout, salmon, bass, and walleye). 7.13
8. Distinguish between a cold-water and warm-water fishery and give an example of a fish species that commonly inhabits each. 3.9, 7.13
9. Describe the necessary connection between VT Fishing Regulations (2005 Vermont Guide to Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Laws) and the health of state fisheries. Please include a discussion of creel surveys, slot and length limits. 3.9
10. Delineate the watershed boundary of a small water body. 7.15
11. Use a dichotomous key for identifying plants and animals. 2.2, 7.13
12. Understand the sampling techniques used for measuring water quality parameters. 7.12
13. Identify aquatic macroinvertebrates (Resources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6)common to Vermont to the level of order and correlate their presence to the water quality condition. 7.13, 3.9
14. Identify common fish species in Vermont (e.g., trout, salmon, bass, and walleye). 7.13
Fall 2009
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| Water Science for Schools website New Booklet on Water Quality PDF Water Science Center website Water Resources of the US website Tragedy of the commons website The World Water Wars video clip Macroinvertebrate Study pdf USGS Water Resources website VINS Raprot Center Website Watersheds website Woods Hole website Quabbin Reservoir website Water Quality Division of VT website Polluted Section of Rockingham website |
| Overview of Cycles |
| The Water Cycle website Cycle Practice Sheet website The Carbon Cycle online Game |
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| VT Agency of Natural Resources website Vermont Fish and Wildlife website Aquatic Invasive Species website Vernal Pools in Vermont website Malformed Frogs in VT website Vermont Reptile & Amphibian Atlas(3) website Functions and Valuse of Riparian Areas NRCS website Riparian Buffers and Corridors VT PDF Invertebrate Kit PDF LaMotte Water Resource website Aquatic Ecosystems and Global Climate Change Website Topographic Maps interactive website Free maps website |
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