Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15

MWEE Leaf Pack Stream Study Kit

Got bugs in your stream? This complete kit helps students discover the value of macroinvertebrates as living indicators of water quality. A totally reusable and flexible tool, this kit can be adapted for varying time limits, number of students, and grade levels.
Leaf Pack Stream Ecology Kit Contains:
- 6 Mesh bags
- 1 6″ sieve, 500 micron mesh
- 1 MacroLens
- 6 Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Sorting Sheets
- 1 Laminated, Spiral-Bound Freshwater Macroinvertebrate Dichotomous Keys
- Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Life Cycle & Habitat Flashcards
- 1 Leaf Pack Stream Ecology Kit User’s Manual
- 6 waterproof bag tags
- 6 large zipper-top plastic bags
- 30 feet of nylon twine to secure your leaf packs in the stream
- 60 Petri dishes or similar clear dishes to place on sorting sheets
- 12 artist’s paint brushes
- 6 plastic sorting trays
- 6 hand lenses
- 12 plastic spoons
- 2 rulers
- 2 thermometers
- 1 tree identification guide, e.g., Tree Finder: A Manual for Identification of Trees by Their Leaves (Eastern US)
- 1 Waterproof marker
- 1 Digital pocket scale
Learn about these resources and more on the Leaf Pack Network website.
Pennsylvania law requires anyone 16 years of age or older collecting aquatic organisms for any reason to have a valid fishing license and follow current Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission regulations. High school and undergraduate college students are exempt from the license requirement if their teacher/educator applies for and is issued an Educational Aquatic Field Study Permit. For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commission website - http://www.fishandboat.com/LearningCenter/Pages/AquaticFieldStudy.aspx
Pennsylvania law requires anyone 16 years of age or older collecting aquatic organisms for any reason to have a valid fishing license and follow current Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission regulations. High school and undergraduate college students are exempt from the license requirement if their teacher/educator applies for and is issued an Educational Aquatic Field Study Permit. For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat commission website - http://www.fishandboat.com/LearningCenter/Pages/AquaticFieldStudy.aspx
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