Curated OER
You Can't Tell by Looking
Students examine why medicines must be used correctly and the risks of confusing medicine with candy. They answer discussion questions, identify rules for taking medicine, analyze the similarities between candy and medicine, and create a...
Curated OER
Candy or Medicine
Students compare and contrast the appearance of medicine and candy to demonstrate the need for safety precautions with medicines, and adult supervision.
Nuffield Foundation
No Stomach for It: Investigating Antacid Medication
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.
Curated OER
You Can't Tell By Looking
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...