Curated OER
Household Mysterious Chemicals
In this household chemicals instructional activity, students fill in 10 blanks with answers about testing household materials. Students must also fill out a data table about what color each material turns when placed in cabbage juice.
Curated OER
Controlling Substances
Students consider their own understanding of household safety, examine the latest remedy deemed poisonous by physicians, and research the hazards of household products. They create public service announcements regarding potential hazards.
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.
Rice University
Rice University: Web Adventures: Uncommon Scents
An online game looking at household items contain toxic chemicals and evaluate how they affect our health.
Other
Household Hazardous Waste
This site contains great information about a number of household hazardous wastes and suggested methods of disposal.
Other
King County: Household Hazardous Waste
Characteristics of hazardous waste products are provided on this site. Alternatives to use which will not harm the environment are also explained.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Hazardous Waste
A concise site that defines hazardous waste and looks at who is responsible for contaminating our planet.