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Grade: 9 to 12

Introduction

Students will capture the unique characteristics of a specific, noxious weed visually and verbally by creating weed notecards. Using a realistic style, students will illustrate a weed and color the illustration. Students will write a simple poem that highlights distinguishing characteristics of the weed. Students will market their drawings and poems. Before teaching this lesson, read the entire lesson and make sure all materials are available.

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Grade: 9 to 12

Introduction

Once students learn about the seriousness posed by noxious weeds, they often want to become involved in weed-related projects. Students will work in cooperation with a government agency to physically remove and destroy weeds in a specified area. For effective, meaningful, student involvement, take time to plan the Activity.

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Grade: 9 to 12

Introduction

Students can make a significant, positive impact toward controlling noxious weeds by educating the public about weeds. Students will focus on developing ideas to create a marketable product and design a presentation that increases public awareness of noxious weeds. Students will implement one or more of their ideas.

Before teaching this lesson, read the entire lesson and keep in mind projects that are suitable for the amount of time available, ability of students, and how much students know about noxious weeds.

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Grade: 9 to 12

Introduction

Plant experts know little about how invasive weeds interact with plants and animals in our country, because these weeds originated in other countries. Students will conduct research to learn about properties and characteristics of invasive weeds and methods of using these weeds to our advantage. Before teaching this lesson, read the entire lesson and make sure all materials are available.

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Grade: advanced placement biology

Introduction

Government agencies, private businesses, and other types of organizations have a responsibility and an interest in controlling noxious weeds. Students will investigate different organizations to determine why the organization is interested in weeds, what the organization does to control weeds, and how students can help the organization. Before teaching this lesson, read the entire lesson and make sure all materials are available.