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Farmers & pesticides

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A lesson plan for grades 9–12 Science

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In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students will hear about the dangers associated with exposure to pesticides. Science Updates are audio interviews with scientists and are accompanied by a set of questions as well as links to related scientific web resources.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Science (2005)

Grade 9–12 — AP Earth and Environmental Science

  • Goal 5: The learner will build an understanding of air, water and soil quality.
    • Objective 5.01: Analyze the sources of major pollutants.
      • EPA Criteria Pollutants.
      • Indoor air pollutants.
      • Thermal pollution.
      • Pesticides.
      • Acid deposition.
      • Units and measurements.
      • Point and nonpoint sources.