Household Toxic Chemicals

Often called the gift of nature, water is a valuable natural resource. A creative lesson examines the importance of water quality for both humans and agriculture. Scholars learn to view natural areas as filters for rainwater. They...

Super scientists tests the toxicity of water using radish seed bioassays. Over the course of five days, scholars observe the germination process of several radish seeds, looking closely at their roots to determine the level of toxins...

Students identify the presence of several harmful chemicals in common household items. They identify several uses of chemicals and consider why some chemicals are classified as toxic.

Your students will become aware of and be able to list the major types and sources of water pollution. Being able to recognize that the household, agriculture, and industry sectors of society contribute to water pollution, is the main...

Geology whizzes observe the effects of change within a model of a watershed. They place replica waste dumps within the models and note the path that the waste takes as water passes through. This detailed lesson plan provides teacher...

Don't lift another finger, this physical and environmental science unit has everything you need to begin teaching your class about energy. Starting with a look at the greenhouse effect, these lessons and activities take young scientists...

Students conduct a survey of products found in their homes to identify pesticides and toxic chemicals. They read and analyze the pesticide labels and report their findings to the class.

Young scholars explore toxic hazards. In this personal health lesson, students discover appropriate uses for household chemicals as they identify potentially harmful products in their homes.

Students identify toxic chemicals that are used in the home and understand how toxic chemicals can get into the body. They discover how to reduce exposures to toxic chemicals and identify nontoxic alternatives to hazardous household...

Learners explore the use of hazardous household products where they live. They check the labels of products for words that indicate toxicity and circle the names of the products their families use.