Demonstrates methods of collecting pond animals, both microscopic and macroscopic, and encourages children to study pond life for themselves. A newt, stickleback and wil-i-gig beetle are caught and then in jars to the laboratory to be examined. Other animals seen are the water scorpion, Great Pond Snail, Water Boatmen, Daphnia and others. A drop of pond water is also studied under the microscope.
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ACMI Identifier
008549
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ponds
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Biology - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Biology - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)