Nagoya students taking samples. ERIK OLSON-KIKUCHI
As part of their biosphere unit for biology, the grade 10 students of Nagoya International School went on a field trip to Yasuda-ike to study, observe, and collect samples for research in and around this local pond.
Students tested water samples gathered from various locations in the pond (to gather data on nitrates, iron, alkalinity, copper, chlorine, and hardness), took quadratic measurements, collected insects, and documented their results and discoveries.
Once back in the lab, they discussed their collections and recorded life within the water samples brought back on the day. Some micro-organisms including indicator species were found in the water and witnessed under the microscope.
Getting out into the environment around us is an important part of the NIS curriculum, and the students hope to return to make further tests! — ERIK OLSON-KIKUCHI
