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Examining the Effects of Pollution on Ecosystems Lesson Plan

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Examining the Effects of Pollution on Ecosystems

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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10th - 12th

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