Aquatics learning objectives	Standard of Learning
1. Identify the processes and phases for each part of the water cycle.	LS 4,10; BIO 3;ES 4,7
2. Describe the chemical and physical properties of water and explain their implications for freshwater and saltwater ecosystems.	LS 6,10,11,12; BIO 3, ES 4,7, 9,11
3. Analyze the interaction of competing uses of water for water supply, hydropower, navigation, wildlife, recreation, waste assimilation, irrigation, industry and others.	BIO 3,9; ES 4,7; LS 9,10,11, 12,14
4. Discuss methods of conserving water and reducing point and nonpoint source pollution.	BIO 1,3,9; ES 4.7
5. Identify common macroinvertebrates through the use of a key and explain why macroinvertebrates are such a good indicator of water quality in an area.	BIO 3,7,9; LS 4, 5,6,7,8,9, 11,14
6. Delineate the watershed boundary for a small water body.	BIO 7
7. Briefly describe the benefits of wetlands, both function and value.	BIO 7,9; LS 123
8. Be able to explain the different types of aquifers and how each type relates to water quality and quantity.	LS 12; BIO 3; ES 4,7,9,11
9. Describe the benefit of riparian areas, both function and value.	LS 12; BIO 5,7,9; ES 4,7,9,11
10. Describe the changes to the aquatic ecosystem based on alteration to the aquatic habitat.	BIO 3,7,9; ES 4,7,9,11; LS 8,9,11,12,14
11. Know the methods used to assess and manage aquatic environments and utilize water quality information to assess the general water quality of a given water body. This includes sampling techniques and water quality parameters used to monitor point and nonpoint source pollution.	PS 1; BIO 1,3,7,9; ES 1,2,3,4,7, 11
12. Be familiar with major methods and laws used to protect water quality, both surface and ground water and utilize this information to make management decisions to improve the quality of water in a given situation.	PS 1; BIO 1,7,9; ES 1,2, 3,4,7,11

Aquatics Sample Questions

2. What is the preferred pH range for most freshwater organisms?