Eco-Detectives: The Peril River Problem

The Peril River Watershed is in trouble! Use your scientific reasoning and analytical skills to figure out who is damaging the river, and how to fix it! Also, learn about eutrophication, biomagnification, dissolved oxygen, pH, and the effects of pesticides! A fun virtual lab simulation that focuses on problem-solving, and data analysis skills, including graphing and interpretation of data! Topics Covered: Problem solving, critical thinking, data analysis, data tables, graphs, pesticides, DDT, nitrates, fertilizers, pH, acids, bases, water quality, biomagnification, dissolved oxygen, laboratory analysis etc.