Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Web of Life

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners construct a web of life. For this ecosystem lesson students are introduced to ecosystems and life cycles. Insects are the main focus.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth info on four natural enemies: parasitoids, predators, pathogens, and weed feeders. Great identification of target insects and plants.
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University of California

Universtiy of Cal/uc Ipm Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you want to know about IPM.How to manage pest and various links to more important info.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Natural Resources, Environment, and Ecosystems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of lesson plans for specific age levels to help students gain a better understanding of animals, plants, and people, and how they affect each other in ecosystems. Many of the activities provide discussion questions and...
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Other

The University of Vermont: Apple Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Focuses on integrated pest management. Numerous sources of data on tests that have been run. Oranganic pest control as well as biological.
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Iowa State University

Iowa State University: Integrated Pest Management

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers a wide variety of pest concerns and news with information on Integrated Pest Management resources, insect notes, and envrironmental issues surrounding Integrated Pest Management.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Integrated Pest Management

For Students 9th - 10th
Allows you to search for many differnt issues concerning Integrated Pest Management. Also allows you to link to related sites.
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Other

National Integrated Pest Management Network

For Students 9th - 10th
This site shows general info on IPM, but allows you to get specific by picking a pest or a commodity.
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Other

Defenders: Biological Pest Control

For Students 9th - 10th
Safe effective natural biological pest control for gardeners at this site from Defenders. Common pest problems, suggestions for prevention & specifics about common insects. Handy tips.
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnisota: Radcliffe's Ipm World Textbook

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site designed and used by professors to teach integrated pest management. A part of the National IPM network. Gives great photos and countless suggestions.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Integrated Pest Management Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives general info on Integrated Pest Management. Along with news, IPM contacts, publications, and related links. Also lists various subject areas to look into.