In search of an organic lab that employs real-life techniques and analysis methods? Groups carry out the nitration of methyl benzoate, then attempt to determine the number and location of the nitro groups added to the benzene ring....

In order to learn that mold spores can be found in the air, observers grow bread mold and make observations for a few days. Afterward, they participate in a class discussion to arrive at the knowledge that bread spores are present in the...

Young scholars investigate drugs by identifying which ones are illegal and potentially harmful.  In this medicine lesson, students complete worksheets in which they role play situations where they have found or ingested drugs and...

Students participate in ToxMystery, a computer game, where they discover potential environmental health hazards in rooms of a common household. In this lesson on household safety, students first brainstorm possible hazards in the...

Students determine the difference in medicine and candy just by looking at samples of both on a poster. They examine various medicine containers and rate their safety for young Students, then work in groups to create posters about...

Young scholars explore the concept of pet safety. In this pet safety lesson, students discuss dangerous objects and settings for humans and pets. Young scholars find or draw pictures of these objects/settings and create a...

Students sort and classify different attributes of warning signs, labels, and sounds. In this warning signs lesson plan, the teacher shows students different warning signs, labels, and sounds and tells students what each one means. ...

You won't get a stomachache doing an investigative experiment. Pupils simulate the effect of antacids on stomach acid. Obviously, they won't be using real stomach acid; diluted hydrochloric acid serves this purpose.

Young scholars explain why safety belts don't fit all children. They decribe the correct way to wear a safety belt. Students explain why incorrect belt fit can be dangerous. They are shown a diagram of the human body. Young scholars...

Students discuss the importance of wearing seat belts every time they are in a car. After identifying new vocabulary, they review some of the excuses others use not to wear their seat belts. They give a survey to their family members...

Students identify what needs to be in a Family Emergency Supplies Kit. In this safety lesson, students discuss items that are necessary to have in emergencies. Students use pictures of items and order them according to importance.

Although this PowerPoint has valid information, the 49 slides may not engage your students as much as necessary.  Each slide has a title and 2 or 3 bullet points, but no images or external resource links to break up the...

First graders identify safe ways to report harmful objects. In this harmful objects lesson plan, 1st graders identify objects that can harm them. They then identify objects that are not safe verses ones that are safe, and are taught...

Test the levels of vitamin C in different juices. After a lesson on the importance of vitamin C in our diets, learners use titration to determine the vitamin C content in juice. They use their experience with the titration to study the...

A directory of kid-friendly articles and videos about the people who keep kids healthy and the places where medical professionals work. Also learn about the kinds of tests that are used to diagnose health problems and about different...

Profile of Alice Hamilton (1869-1970), a pioneer in the field of occupational health. Includes a 4-page downloadable booklet of the material.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about using medication safely. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

A database of common, household products which includes product ingredients, potential health effects, and safety and handling of these chemicals.

Learn all the important facts about a head injury. Topics include: what is it, causes, different kinds, symptoms, diagnosis, first aid, prevention, and more. Click on included graphic images to view additional related topics such as...

This site explains situations which call for blood transfusions and describes possible safety risks of this procedure. It describes how this procedure occurs and provides a discussion of possible blood substitutes.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about teens participating in medical research studies. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.