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- Grade Range
- 7th - 10th
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Students research common pests and plant diseases occurring in local agriculture. They identify cultural and chemical control options for dealing these problems. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students study common pests. They examine pest damage and self-protection against pests by reading a story, creating a class book and playing a game. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the native habitats and behaviors of common pests to explain why and how household pests enter our homes. Theyexamine the relationship between humans and pests and the limited habitat and resources shared by both. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research a pest's biology, control measures and legislation related to pest control. They create a web page applying the research they gathered. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the various noxious weeds in a practical setting. They examine the concept of how noxious weed infestations are affected by various conditions. They apply knowledge obtained from the field study to apply an economical noxious weed control program. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students view a plastic cockroach, mouse, or picture of a pest and discuss if they belong inside the house or school. They discuss what a pest is and brainstorm what makes it a pest and ways to get rid of them. They then discover dangers of using pesticides and then learn about IPM. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students conduct research and observations with mealworms in order to classify behaviors and make conclusions. They investigate the presence of pests and justify the need for pest control. Students conduct the observations of getting rid of pests and measure its effectiveness. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast the role of the honeybee in nature. They find information by using a variety of resources that could include the internet. Students take part in a paper and pencil formal evaluation with questions that measure comprehension. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students research a specific forest pest and create a poster and oral presentation to share with other students in the class. They present information on identification, pathology, transmission/dispersal, life cycle, management, and extent of economic damage. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students examine ways the school environment provides animals with what they need to live and discover how each animal fits into the food chain. Students then look for signs of animals living in the school yard and identify which could be classified as a pest. Full Review »

