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Garden Pests and Problems: Insect Show and Tell WritingGarden Pests and Problems: Insect Show and Tell Writing
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Which bugs are beneficial? Choose one of the bugs listed on the assignment sheet, and write a report about it! You can choose from lady beetles, robber flies, assassin bugs, etc. This is a thorough assignment sheet to distribute to your class. 

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2nd - 6th
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