Pre-Visit Activity

Instructions:

Using the data collected from the first visit and the worksheets provided below,
calculate the Biotic Index for the Stream and Pond Data.

In addition, make predictions regarding what you expect to see at the field sites due to the differences in times of year.  What environmental factors play a role in the differences you expect? How will these factors influence the sites?

• Stream Data from 1^st Visit
• Pond Data from 1^st Visit
• Biotic Index Worksheets
• Evaluation of Water Quality from Biotic Index