Project: Dangers and Benefits of Pesticides

Contact Name: Jay Young (young.j@mail.wsd.wednet.edu)

School: Wenatchee High School

Date Completed: Spring 2008

Details: A PowerPoint slide show that began with a description of the beauty of the Wenatchee area, then went into the pervasive use of pesticides in the area, began this presentaion. The group made sure to include the dangers of pesticides and the benefits of using pesticides. They ended with a video that included an interview with a seller of pesticides, that included a discussion of organic pesticides and the changes that have occurred in the uses and types of pesticides.