Biological Control Methods

Unknown Grade45 min

Learning Objective

I can evaluate the effectiveness of biological control methods compared to chemical pesticides.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

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14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œCompare the effectiveness of using ladybirds as a biological control method for aphids with the use of chemical pesticides. Discuss at least one advantage and one disadvantage of each method based on the information from the lesson. Evaluate the case of the Hawaiian cane toad introduced in Australia as a biological control method. Discuss how its impact compares to the use of chemical pesticides in terms of effectiveness and unintended consequences.”

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