Creek Critters Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Creek Critters lesson, featuring a 45-minute pacing plan, supply lists, and differentiation strategies for grades 5-9.
Creek Critters Slides
A vibrant presentation for introducing macroinvertebrates, bioindicators, and the leaf pack experiment to students in grades 5-9.
Stream Scout Worksheet
A student worksheet for the Creek Critters lesson, including a vocabulary match, sorting activity, and an advanced ecological analysis section for higher grades.
Stream Scout Answer Key
An answer key for the Stream Scout Worksheet, providing correct matches, sorting categories, and detailed explanations for the advanced extension section.
Junior Scout Worksheet
A foundational macroinvertebrate worksheet for 5th and 6th grade students, focusing on basic vocabulary, visual identification markers (tails), and simple pollution tolerance sorting.
Stream Scout Worksheet 7-8
An intermediate-level worksheet for 7th and 8th grade students, featuring advanced vocabulary definitions, a PTI sorting matrix, and an ecological impact scenario.
Eco Analyst Worksheet 9 Grade
A high-rigor worksheet for 9th grade students, focusing on Biotic Index calculations, longitudinal monitoring concepts, and predictive ecological modeling.
Differentiated Answer Keys
A comprehensive answer key for the differentiated Creek Critters worksheets (Junior Scout, Stream Scout 7-8, and Eco-Analyst 9), including math solutions and ecological analysis points.
