How should farmers control pests without causing long-term environmental harm? In this AP Environmental Science Unit 5 activity, students evaluate pest control strategies using real trade-offs among pesticides, GM crops, and integrated pest management (IPM). This investigation builds a deep understanding of the pesticide treadmill, ecosystem impacts, and long-term agricultural decision-making while developing data literacy and scientific reasoning— with no prep required. 🔍 What’s Included Enga