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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Toxicology: Heavy Metal

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines heavy metals, describes physical and chemical properties, discusses how heavy metals find their way into plants and animals, and the negative impact they have.
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Lesson Plan
BSCS Science Learning

Bscs: Heavy Metals in Waterways

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This inquiry focuses on heavy metals in waterways in Colorado. Learners will learn about heavy metals and data collected about them from citizen scientists, and then analyze the data in tables and maps to identify possible evidence of...
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Handout
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Mercury

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides a user navigated slide show with animations providing basic information about the element Mercury.