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The Legacy of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring

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How do we protect crops and protect the environment at the same time? Using reading materials, learners explore the history of the use of pesticides and biocides. They create a timeline and then explore the current practices.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Invite an environmental scientist to speak about current farming practices
  • Compare and contrast current with historical farming practices
Classroom Considerations
  • Teach as a complete lesson or choose activities based on course focus
Pros
  • Incorporates several disciplines of science in one lesson
  • Includes answer keys to all handouts
Cons
  • None