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Monarch caterpillar

Pond Exploration

At the sanctuary, explore the pond using dipnets and other scientific equipment to collect macroinvertebrates. Learn how these animals can help to assess the health of a freshwater habitat and discover the unique life cycles and adaptations of some of these animals.

Program Location(s):

  • Wellfleet Bay, Wellfleet

Grades:

3, 4, 5

Price:

See school programs brochure for updated pricing information.

Learning Standards Supported:

  • 3-LS1-1 - From Molecules to Organisms--Structures and Processes - life cycles

  • 4-LS1-1 - From Molecules to Organisms--Structures and Processes - animal/plant, internal/external structures

  • 5-LS2-1 - Ecosystems--Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - movement of matter through food web

Contact:

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