Tardigrade Observation Lab

 

soil microorganisms including nematode, microarthropods, micro arthropod, tardigrade

Grades
6-12


Learn about the tardigrade and why astrobiologists love to study tardigrades! This lesson includes a comprehensive PowerPoint, plus a worksheet that students can fill out during a microscope observation. Formalized lesson plan coming soon. If you reside in Pima County, you can inquire about borrowing some tardigrades and microscopes to complete this lab!

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