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Fourth graders examine how the use of chemicals may affect the environment and how their are many different political issues surrounding chemical usage and the environment. They research different newspapers and magazines about the issues.

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chemicals, the environmental protection agency

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chemicals, epa, science
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Grade
4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
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Year
1997

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