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Children's Health Curriculum Lesson 2: Pesky Pests and Household Hazards

Lesson 2

This lesson teaches kids about pests, pesticides, and how to get rid of pests in homes and schools safely by taking away their food, water, and shelter.

Kids Will Be Able To:

  • define pests, pesticides, household hazards, chemicals, and toxic;
  • list the steps to take if they ingest or touch a household hazard; and
  • name three household pests and explain how to safely get rid of them.

How to Get This Lesson:

  • The complete lesson plan offers everything you need, including all visual materials.

Download the complete lesson plan

Lesson 2: Pesky Pests and Household Hazards

Download parts of the lesson plan

Instructor materials:
Lesson Cards (PDF) (11 pp, 3 MB)

Handouts for students:
Househouse Hazards Hunt (PDF) (15 pp, 2 MB)
Take Home Talk (PDF) (1 pg, 650 K)

Visuals:

Poster 1 Pests (PDF) (2 pp, 979 K)
Poster 1 Pests

Poster 2 Pests (PDF) (2 pp, 2 MB)
Poster 2 Pests

Poster 3 Pests (PDF) (2 pp, 559 K)
Poster 3 Pests

Additional Resources:

Instructor Resources

  • EPA: Pesticide Information for Students and Teachers

Kids' Activities / Coloring Sheets

  • EPA: Pest Patrol Backyard Activity Book: Integrated Pest Management for Kids

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Last updated on July 16, 2024
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