Bionidicators are all around us – Take a look!
An exercise for children in kindergarten, primary and secondary school.
Learning objectives:
Learning about the lichens and their meaning as bioindicators for air pollution in the city. Teachers begin with descriptions of various types of lichens. Students spend time searching and detecting different species on the plot. Data is collected on quantity, characteristics and scale of growth. Students will work to develop a map of the park demonstrating the occurrences of lichens and its correlation to air pollution. Discoveries can be discussed in groups where students gain an understanding of how air pollution changes based on proximity to main roads, rock walls, parking lots, etc.
