University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Hazardous Materials Information
This page provides links to safety data sheets on hazardous chemicals and micro-organisms that might be used in a laboratory or workplace environment.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:hazardous Chemicals in Your Neighborhood
Identify hazardous chemicals and their effect on human health and the environment. Explain the importance of cleaning up hazardous waste, and identify facilities and agencies that deal with hazardous chemicals.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: Lab Hazardous Waste Management Manual
A manual for the safe management and disposal of hazardous waste from a laboratory.
Other
Chemical Reax/exothermic Reactions
A wonderfully complete primer on exothermic reactions in the context of chemical spills. Covers Reactions with Air or Water, Combustible Organics, Polymerization Reax, Decomposition, Corrosion, and much much more.
Other
Nrdc: 9 Ways to Avoid Hormone Disrupting Chemicals
Endocrine disruptors are in a wide range of consumer products. This article lists tips for how to protect yourself from this health hazard.
PBS
Now With Bill Moyers: Kids and Chemicals: Facts and Laws
Investigate synthetic chemicals that may be found in one's environment, and consider how toxic synthetic chemicals may affect people differently. Reflect on alternatives to toxic home-use products, and evaluate the risks and benefits.
Other
Household Hazardous Waste
This site contains great information about a number of household hazardous wastes and suggested methods of disposal.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Superfund Hazardous Waste Sites
Extremely detailed look at the dangers associated with the hazardous and solid waste sites in the U.S.
NOAA
Noaa: Oil Spill Resources
An excellent collection of resources and activities for exploring oil spills and chemical disasters.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Chemicals in the Environment: Toxicology and Public Health
A college course featuring instructor's notes and case studies about the relationship between exposure to environmental chemicals and human diseases.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Hazardous Waste
A concise site that defines hazardous waste and looks at who is responsible for contaminating our planet.
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 Solutions
This concise article explores possible solutions to the hazardous waste problem.
Other
Wet in the City: A Recipe for Clean Water [Pdf]
In this hands-on lesson, students will examine the labels on common household products to determine what hazardess chemicals they contain, then test less toxic alternatives to see their affects on water quality. Students will also gain...
NOAA
Noaa: Environmental Restoration
Your questions answered about environmental restoration after chemical accidents. A large section is dedicated to oil spills and how they contaminate the earth. Great information.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Material Safety Data Sheets
Given a laboratory scenario, MSDS, or hazard symbol, students will demonstrate an understanding of safe practices concerning specific hazards of chemical substances as summarized on MSDS information.
NOAA
Noaa: Office of Response and Restoration
Here are tools and information for emergency responders and planners, and others working to understand,.the effects of oil and hazardous materials in our waters and along our coasts. Links to oil/chemical spill information and photos....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Safety
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online tutorial students will explore safety practices and rules and symbols associated with them. They will define components of the NFPA Label and...
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Household Products Database
A database of common, household products which includes product ingredients, potential health effects, and safety and handling of these chemicals.
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo: Love Canal Collection
This illustrated history surveys the infamous Love Canal chemical contamination environmental disaster of the 1970s.
Other
Manitoba Department of Education: Science Safety
A basic manual on how to handle and dispose of laboratory materials safely. Includes a lesson plan on how to read a materials safety data sheet.
Goshen College
Working Safely With Art Materials
Safety practices that should be considered when working with art materials.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Geology: Surface Processes
In this interactive tutorial, you will learn about the types of weathering and erosion that rocks and landforms undergo. This will lead to a discussion of soil and the types of soil. Lastly, you will learn about mass movements of soil,...
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.