Macroinvertebrate.org Resources
Using the Site
Site tutorial videos, guides, and information on how to navigate and use Macroinvertebrates.org.
'How to Use the Site' Video Tutorial
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Using the PocketMacro Mobile App |
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The mobile app version of Macroinvertebrates.org has been released on the Google and Apple App Stores.
Download the full collection to do streamside ID without the Internet. Check out the new flashcards and practice actives to develop your eye. Download the Quick Start Guide here learn about all the cool features. Let us know what you think! We love to hear people are using it. 
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'How to Use the Pockect Macro' Quick Start Guide Download 8.5" x 11" PDF (713 KB)
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Training Materials
Support for integrating Macroinvertebrates.org with training experiences
Macros 101 Volunteer Training Deck (12 orders)
Powerpoint (67.4 MB) |
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[ Webinar Recording ] Macroinvertebrates.org: A Virtual Resource for Teaching and Learning ID!
Educational Materials
Handouts, worksheets, flashcards and activities for educators, teachers and trainers to support aquatic macroinvertebrate identification, engagement and learning!
Printable poster of Macroinvertebrates.org collection.
Standard resolution 36" x 24" PDF (5MB) High resolution 36" x 24" PDF (66MB) 
Activity for learning macroinvertebrate adaptations
Download Activity Cards (PDF 46 MB) and Instructions 
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Caddisfly Order Overview Handout
11"x17" PDF (1.6 MB) 
Caddisfly Morphology Worksheet
8,5"x10 PDF (1.1 MB) 
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Images and Illustrations
**These high resolution images and illustrations are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License for non-profit, education use. Please credit Macroinvertebrates.org and NSF. Contact the site owners for other uses.
Downloadable illustrations of benthic aquatic macroinvertebrates
Credit Source: Macroinvertebrates.org | Illustrations by Morgan Summerlin
Zip File All Transparent Background (17 MB) |Zip File All White Background (22 MB)
Credit Source: Macroinvertebrates.org | Illustrations by Morgan Summerlin
Zip File All Transparent Background (17 MB) |Zip File All White Background (22 MB)
Downloadable annotated illustrations
Source: Macroinvertebrates.org | Illustrations by Morgan Summerlin
Zip File All Annotated Illustrations (5 MB)
Source: Macroinvertebrates.org | Illustrations by Morgan Summerlin
Zip File All Annotated Illustrations (5 MB)
Specimen Photos
Downloadable high resolution images from the Macroinvertebreates.org collection, representing common orders used in training.
[ Roll over image for scientific name ]
[ Roll over image for scientific name ]
Macroinvertebrate Flashcards
MacroCards are a set of 51 flashcards for learning about freshwater macroinvertebrates and practicing your ID skills. The front side each card has a clear, high resolution image of an aquatic specimen. The backside provides the common and scientific name, and a cartoon illustration with a fun fact. MacroCards have scanable QR codes take you directly to actual specimen page in our online collection Macroinvertebrates.org for more information. Also included in the deck are cards with beautifully illustrated information about benthic macro invertebrates orders, pollution tolerance, insect morphology, life cycles a and functional feeding groups.
Read here For more information about the cards and the about the student design process.
The cards are available for sale at at cost.
Please order MacroCards at: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/marketplace/ready-to-print-08012022.html
Read here For more information about the cards and the about the student design process.
The cards are available for sale at at cost.
Please order MacroCards at: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/marketplace/ready-to-print-08012022.html
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Macroinvertebrate Cartoon Artwork
Scientifically review cartooned artwork of macroinvertebrates developed for MacroCards
**Make great give-away stickers or friendly visual elements to add to your materials.
Downloadable cartoon artwork
Source Credit: Macroinvertebrates.org | Artwork by Karis Wang & Ricky Chen
Source Credit: Macroinvertebrates.org | Artwork by Karis Wang & Ricky Chen
Site CreditsCitation:
Morse, J., Broomall, M., Wenzel, J., Kautz, A., Louw, M. (Eds) (2020) The Atlas of Common Freshwater Macroinvertebrates of Eastern North America. Available from https://www.macroinvertebrates.org/ (accessed date) |
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If you have any interesting uses for these resources in your classrooms or training, let us know at contact@macroinvertebrates.org and we’ll share it on our blog!
Materials developed for the Atlas of Common Freshwater Macroinvertebrates of Eastern North America by Macroinvertebrates.org is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant #1623969. Please credit NSF and Macroinvertebrates.org in use.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant #1623969. Please credit NSF and Macroinvertebrates.org in use.
