November 14

Lake Lanier Aquatic Study Program

What an informative and practical field trip! My students saw how Earth, chemistry, and biology sciences are interrelated.

A Description of our program from the Elachee Nature Science Center Site:

“Students climb aboard the floating classroom, Chota Princess II, for a hands-on exploration of the history, ecology and challenges facing Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia’s most important reservoir. Students will sample plankton, collect lake sediments, measure turbidity (amount of cloudiness in water) and determine pH and dissolved oxygen levels. On shore, Elachee instructors engage students in complementary watershed activities including topographical map studies, storm water runoff demonstrations and water treatment plant simulations.”

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