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Encyclopedia of Earth: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil HandoutEncyclopedia of Earth: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil Handout
Publisher
Encyclopedia of Earth
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Physical Education
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Resource Type
Handouts & References
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For Administrator Use
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Lexile Measures
1330L
Language
English, Spanish
Handout

Encyclopedia of Earth: Lead in Paint, Dust, and Soil

Curated by ACT

Facts about the health hazards associated with lead, where it can be found, when it is the most hazardous, how to check family members and your home for lead, and issues with older homes and with renovating. Includes links to numerous additional resources. (Updated: February 26, 2012)

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lead contaminant, lead in children, encyclopedia of earth, lead

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