PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: How Does Your Environment Affect Your Health?
In this self-paced lesson, students learn how environmental factors affect the health of living things, including humans.
NC State University
North Carolina State University: Resistance to Pesticides
Although pesticides are designed to kill pest populations, they are seldom 100% effective -- a few individuals usually survive and reproduce. These survivors may have a behavioral trait that helps them avoid the pesticide, a biochemical...
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Keeping Bugs Away From Food
Discover how scientists in New Zealand kept bugs out of food boxes. How did they do this? They coated the cardboard boxes with citronella oil. Bugs hate the stink of citronella so they stay away from the food!
Other
Extoxnet: The E Xtension to Xicology Ne Twork
EXTOXNET provides a variety of information about pesticides. Content includes specific information on pesticides, discussion of certain concepts in toxicology and environmental chemistry, issues of concern in toxicology, fact sheets,...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (Organochlorines) Ddt
Read a brief history of the use of DDT in the United States, its effect on wildlife, and the banning of the toxin in 1972 by the EPA.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Assessing Health Risks From Pesticides
This site provides information about the active ingredients registered as pesticides. Site discusses toxicology, exposure, dose-response and risk characterization.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Learn the Issues: Chemicals & Toxics
This site provides real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
University of Arizona
Pulse: Dawn of New Revolutions
A cross curricular unit focusing on how much and what kinds of foods are produced because of pesticides and genetically engineered foods. Students will investigate the impact on humans due to the new technology in food production. Topics...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Water Science for Schools Pesticides Ground Water
This US Geological Survey site briefly discusses the basics of why pesticides are increasingly found in our ground water. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
Other
Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
Other
Gmfn: u.s. Chemical Giant Monsanto Wields Control
This article has lots of information on the practices of Monsanto, the chemical giant that produces Roundup and Roundup Ready Grains.
Other
Elements Online: Are Animals Effective in Testing?
This site questions the use of animals, specifically in the testing of prolonged exposure to pesticides. This article argues that, although pesticides have been found "safe" through animal testing, the long-term effects on humans has not...
Other
Arctic Natives, Wildlife Threatened by Pollution
An article about the industrial chemicals and pesticides that are threatening life in the Arctic. Explains which species are more vulnerable to the pollutants.
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.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Rachel Carson
This site explores Rachel Carson's (1907-1964 ) heroic activities in the field of science. Content focuses on her role to save plants, animals, and people from the effects of DDT.
Other
Farm Safety for Just Kids
This organization is dedicated to promoting safe farm practices and preventing injury and death in children. You can find many printable materials and games, and a few interactive activities.