Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Poisoned Picnic
A group of teachers attended a picnic; ten became sick and another four died. Young scholars must solve the mystery of what happened. They research the river, waste water treatment plant, each food that was served, and environmental...
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Don't Mess with Mercury (Lesson A)
Mercury is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature. Teach your class this and many more interesting mercury facts by assigning an engaging task. A public relations activity, the exercise informs pupils of the hazards of...
Safe Kids Worldwide
Home Safety Tips
Stay safe all year long with a list of safety tips for the home. With pointers about preventing burns, water safety, keeping medication away from children, and poison prevention, among others, the resource is valuable for anyone invested...
Curated OER
The Dose makes the Poison
Young scholars investigate the effect of a chemical (they choose) on the germination of seeds. They calculate % chemical concentrations in water, form a hypothesis, and discuss the ethics of using animals in biomedical research.
Curated OER
Are Seeds in Danger?
Eighth graders discuss uses and disposal of common household chemicals. They select a household chemical to test for impact on plant germination. Students decide how they want to set up a seed germination project. They design their plan,...
Curated OER
Preventing Lead Poisoning in Children
Students examine the problem of children being poisoned by lead in the United States. After discussing the uses of lead, they brainstorm a list of ways they can be poisoned by the substance. In groups, they discover how they can stay...
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Household Products Database
Everything you ever wanted to know about every household product available, from battery disposal to detergent and glue.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: E Cigarette Poisonings
Learn about the health risks posed by the use of e-cigarettes in young people.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: How Researchers Trained Lizards to Avoid Toxic Toads
Learn about the toxic Australian cane frog. Includes video.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: The Dose Makes the Poison or Does It?
In an interest to protect humans and the environment a question arises: how does one determine the toxicity level in various substances? Two sides of the argument are presented with support in this article. One side says all substances...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Facts About Ricin
Information that answers the questions what ricin is, where ricin is found and how it is used, how ricin exposures occur, how ricin affects the body, signs and symptoms of ricin exposure, and the like.
Other
The Dirty Dozen Persistent Organic Pollutants
Use this site to learn about the effects of persistent organic pollutants on the ecology of Antarctic coastal waters. Information is presented for both teacher and student researcher.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Using Pesticides Safely
This site gives information on safety precautions to follow when using pesticides and the symptoms and treatments of pesticide poisoning.
Other
Safe Kids: Stop! Read the Symbols and Labels
This document shows common warning signs that children may see on labels and signs. Use these pictures, along with the tips at the end, to teach label safety to your students.
Other
Pest Products: Centipedes and Humans
General information from Pest Products on the possible dangerous effect centipedes may have on humans.
University of Oklahoma
Police Notebook: First Aid for Poisoning
How can you help if someone is poisoned? Read the simple tips provided at this website, and learn what to do if a person inhales, swallows, or touches poison. Learn how to attend to the victim and how to communicate effectively when...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Hey! A Fire Ant Bit Me
At this site from Kids Health you can find out what fire ants look like, which ones are most aggressive, and where to find them. Read about how to avoid being bitten by fire ants, and what to do if you are bitten.
Other
International Association of International Toxicologists
The aims of this TIAFT are to promote cooperation and coordination of efforts among members and to encourage research in forensic toxicology. The members come from police forces, medical examiners and coroners' laboratories, horseracing...
Other
St. John: First Aid Tips for Poisoning
What is poisoning and how does it affect a person's body? Find the answers to these questions, and learn how to react to poisoning in an emergency situation. Website contents were taken from the pages of the "St. John First Aid Manual."
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Poison
This hazardous materials sign warns against poisonous substances. The word poison is written in large black letters while the always intimidating skull and cross bones image can be seen above.