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Grade: 6 to 8

Introduction

Students will consider two weed infestation scenarios with different goals and project parameters and develop hypothetical inventory plans that meet the needs of each project. Before teaching this lesson, read the entire lesson and make sure all materials are available.

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Grade: 6 to 8 (advanced)

Introduction

This lesson focuses on how to conduct a weed inventory, and the lesson emphasizes protocols. Students will select a local area and devise a plan to inventory the area as a group. Each student will collect field data and check the accuracy of data collected by their peers. Students will decide, as a group, what action to take based on the results of the field work. Before teaching this lesson, read the entire lesson and make sure all materials are available.