The Balance of Use of Pesticides

This series of science and societal issues can be found for middle school students. This article informs students about what pesticides are and where they can be found in the home. Aside f... See More

This series of science and societal issues can be found for middle school students. This article informs students about what pesticides are and where they can be found in the home. Aside from learning about pesticides students are exposed to the transition of the use of pesticides over the years. After an historical overview readers learn how they work and more importantly some of the problems related to the use of pesticides. The article also provides a simple classroom activity related to pesticides. These articles are excellent sources of reading and science and society issues to expose students to.

Excellent clarification of vocabulary and concept

Pesticides, people, and the environment: A complex relationship is best suited for the educator who wants clarification about the vocabulary, evolution, and impact of chemical pesticides on ... See More

Pesticides, people, and the environment: A complex relationship is best suited for the educator who wants clarification about the vocabulary, evolution, and impact of chemical pesticides on both pests and people. It discusses some of the ways that pesticides may affect human health, as well as basics of pesticides in the food web. If you have substantial background in environmental science and contamination, this is not the article for you; if you are a middle school science teacher who wants to clarify concepts before teaching them, this is a well-written summary that ties together many concepts.