On a beautiful day, the third-grade students embarked on an exhilarating journey to explore the diverse array of creatures that inhabit the pond near their school.

To begin their adventure, the students gathered their nets, tubs, and notebooks, fully prepared to observe and gain knowledge about the captivating animals that call the pond their home.

With great care, they delicately scooped out various animals from the water, ensuring not to disturb their natural habitat. Anticipation filled the air as they eagerly awaited the discoveries that awaited them.

As the animals found their temporary abode in the tubs, the students were delighted to spot tiny tadpoles and snails gracefully swimming in the water.

Quickly, they recorded detailed notes about the animals they had obtained from the pond water. Additionally, they meticulously tallied the number of each creature they observed in the tubs.

Utilizing the data they had collected, the students embarked on their next step - creating a bar graph to visually represent their findings from the pond.

After much effort and collaboration, the graph was finally completed. The students were astounded to realize that there were more tadpoles than beetles and snails combined. Furthermore, they noticed that there were only two snails in total.

As the students made their way back to the classroom, their hearts brimmed with excitement to share their remarkable experiences with their classmates.