Exploring Vernal Pools

18 minutes 28 seconds

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For a few weeks each year, vernal pools explode with a diversity of microscopic and small animal life. Visually examines the plethora of living organisms often found in these vibrant, temporary pools.

Media Details

Runtime: 18 minutes 28 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Issues, Invertebrates, Physiology, Plants
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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Release Year: 2009
Producer/Distributor: Biomedia Associates
Series: Life In Aquatic Environments

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Close up view of microscopic organism. Different colored organs are visible beneath the clear tissue of the body. Caption: Some are asexual, producing eggs that hatch

Underwater rock with plants on it. Caption: To live in fast water requires special structures

Closeup of translucent organisms with stalks topped on a flower-like head with tentacles. Alternating Life Cycle (Obelia). Caption: In obelia, the branching colony grows by asexual budding,

Viewer Comments

Elizabeth N. (Colorado Springs, CO)

August 25th, 2015 at 07:17 PM

Perfect for 7th grade CCSS.