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Weeds on the Windowsill

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Students study farming and reasons to control weeds. They examine pesticides necessary for the control of weeds and the damage to the environment. Through experimentation, students plant seeds in different soils and determine if seeds grow better in treated or untreated soil.

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pesticides, weeds

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pesticide, weeds, science
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5th - 9th
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Science
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