Water bugs

With their feet in the water and equipped with dip nets and magnifying boxes, children set off in search of the different forms of aquatic life in the river. Let the surprises begin!

This workshop takes place outdoors. With their feet in the water and equipped with dip nets and magnifying boxes, the children set off in search of the different forms of aquatic life in the river. Let the surprises begin! The educational approach of this workshop is playful, sensory, scientific and participatory. Activity description : Put on your boots and become a water technician. By groups, equipped with dip nets and magnifying boxes, the collection and inventory can begin. Strange aquatic species can be caught. Let's discover them with the help of determination keys. By taking samples, students can determine water quality. Interactions between species present on the site and the food chains are introduced through a game. Learning objectives : - Acquire an attitude of observation and research. - Observe how animals adapt to their environment. - Learn to use a determination key. - Determine species and water quality. - Discover the river/torrent food chain.