Become a pest detective! Individually or in small groups, scholars scout the land to discover which pests—plant and animal—inhabit it, determine whether the pests are endangering the environment, and summarize their findings.

Concepts

pests, pest management, insects, bugs, plants, plant identification, the environment

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Post class members' ideas for how to help the environment as a frequent reminder to keep our planet clean 
• Visit a local farm or plant nursery to gain access to more wildlife 
• Invite a professional from a pest management company to speak about their job and experience in the field   

Classroom Considerations

• The resource is the last of four pest-themed lessons 
• Stress that chemical pest removers are for adult use only   

Pros

• Includes a post-assessment to measure learners subject knowledge  
• Offers real-world images of adults and children scouting for pests 

Cons

• None