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These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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Initial Publication Date: January 11, 2018

Activate Your Learning

 

Activate Your Learning

Read the following website: Omnivorous Insects: Evolution and Ecology in Natural Agriculture Ecosystems.

Then answer the following questions:

What did scientists observe happened to cotton plants and insect herbivores after cotton plants were injured by herbivorous insects?

To conserve or maintain predatory insects, what is required? What can farmers do to attract and conserve predatory insects?

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
Explore the Collection »