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Examining the Effects of Pollution on Ecosystems

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Students examine the different types of tests used to measure the environmental effects of hazardous waste. They work together to determine the impact of pollution on different ecosystems. They read a case study and answer questions to end the lesson.

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ecosystems, pollution

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ecosystems, pollution, science
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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