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Pesticides Reduction
http://www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/wptdiv/p2pages/pestici.pdf
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This lesson plan is designed to help students apply the pollution prevention (P2) concept to the use of pesticides. It provides guidance and activities that will help students define pesticides and their uses, explain why pesticides can be harmful to humans, pets, and the environment, and explain how P2 concepts can help reduce or eliminate pesticide use. The site also has a fact sheet that contains background information and definitions necessary to implement this lesson plan.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Intermediate (3-5)
  • Middle (6-8)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Environmental science
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-008-058
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • C - Life science:
        • Organisms and environments
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Changes in environments
        • Sci. / tech. in local challenges
    • 5-8:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • F - Science in personal / social perspectives:
        • Populations, resources, environments
        • Sci. / tech. in society
Related resources:
This resource is part of 'Pollution Prevention Toolbox'
http://www.epa.gov/reg5rcra/wptdiv/p2pages/toolbox.htm
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5


Contact: Dolly Tong
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5