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Case of the Wiped out Cotton Crop

Author: Robert Marak
Course:Biology

 

Targeted TEKS:B12B, C, E
A farmer has discovered that a portion of his cotton crop has been wiped out by a pest. The students, working in teams, determine three possible solutions, at least one of which is organically acceptable, for pest management and to prevent further crop destruction. A comparison of options should be provided, including cost and environmental risk assessment. Through their research, students learn about ecology, symbiotic relationships and agricultural engineering.

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