An information page on understanding drinking water safety. It covers legislation, contaminants, private wells, water testing, water filters, and boiling water.

Read about the reduction in vehicle-related deaths and the safety measures that made traveling safer. This article includes some information on the Highway Safety Act and the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Acts, through which...

A scanned copy of the 1850 publication of Duty is Safety, a fiction book for children.

Students will be engaged as they work with their families, at home, to complete a home safety check list and prepare an escape plan in case of a fire emergency. For added fun the children may make an origami dog. This is an excellent...

Learn what steps to take when you have a problem with a food product.

This resource provides access to online profiles of K-12 public schools in all 50 states. Individual school profiles include test scores, facts about student ethnicity and economic level, and parent and student ratings about teacher...

ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.

View a poster that illustrates the everyday risks to the U.S. supply of clean drinking water.

This is a brief K-4 lesson summary that links to a Common Sense Media slideshow. It looks at what a digital footprint is and how it can be positive or negative and influence how people see you now or in the future. The slideshow can be...

In December 2019, San Francisco established what is believed to be the first Office of Emerging Technology in the United States. In recent years, numerous new and emerging technology devices were launched in San Francisco without...

GetNetWise is a public service to help ensure that families have safe and constructive online experiences, whether educational or entertaining. Content includes detailed safety guides, reviews of Internet safety products, and more.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about safety concerns on school busses. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in cause and effect.

IIHS is an independent nonprofit public service organization that publishes materials relating to highway safety. Call for materials about safe vehicles, collision losses, etc.

Students learn about traffic lights and their importance in maintaining public safety and order. Using a Parallax Basic Stamp 2 microcontroller, students work in teams on the engineering challenge to build a traffic light with a specific...

This site covers all information about the State of Nevada, including government, education, employment, public safety, social services, transportation, and the Nevada Demographer.

This site covers all information about the State of Nevada, including government, education, employment, public safety, social services, transportation, Nevada Demographer, and so on.

Why did slavery evolve in Virginia? Examine this module to understand the context of the times, review resources identifying racial attitudes, economy, and public safety, consider thought-provoking questions, and follow up with further...

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) contributes to public safety by encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control. Be sure to check out the...

In 2000, Walkerton's water became infected with E. coli and many residents fell ill. This exhibit describes how public health officials handled the outbreak and investigation. The case made the public far more aware of issues around...

A July, 2007 examination of the growing concern over the safety of Chinese exports. Also provides links to related stories.

A biography of Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor under Franklin Roosevelt, from the Job Safety and Health Quarterly. A good description of her tireless work in improving working conditions in the United States. (Published Fall 2002)

This site from the Federal Highway Administration provides a detailed biography of Garret A. Morgan (1877-1963 CE), as well as focusing on two of his most important inventions: the three-position traffic signal and the safety hood....

Youth and Media focuses on the challenges young people face when accessing the Internet. Website addresses online safety, privacy, information quality and civic participation. Includes links to ongoing projects, publications and ways for...

Resource offers online career videos in 16 industry areas to learn about the type of work performed in a variety of jobs in each industry area.