Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do We Have to Wear Sunscreen?

For Students 9th - 10th
You already know that a trip to the beach can give you a nasty sunburn, but the nitty gritty of sun safety is actually much more complex. Wrinkle-causing UVA rays and burn-inducing UVB's can pose a serious risk to your health (and good...
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Beryllium

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on beryllium and beryllium exposure disease for those who need information due to possible exposure at work.
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Facts About Sarin

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the nerve agent sarin, including signs and symptoms of sarin exposure, ways to protect yourself from exposures, and treatment.
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Facts About Sulfur Mustard

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of sulfur mustard, also known as mustard gas. Includes signs and symptoms of, and treatment for exposure to sulfur mustard.
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Facts About Ricin

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Facts About Phosgene

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the dangers of the chemical, phosgene, and how people can protect themselves from exposure.
Article
University of California

Bacillus Thuringiensis: How Do Insects Become Resistant to Pesticide?

For Students 9th - 10th
Insects are known for their ability to develop resistance to insecticides. Currently there are insects resistant to every synthetic chemical insecticide used. There are many factors to developing resistance. In a population of insects...