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Petroleum Poisons

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Students discover how harmful petroleum distillates are that are found in the home. They demonstrate how to collect information about consumer products. They also ask their parents about the safety of the cleaning supplies used in their home.

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petroleum, poisons, science
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Grade
3rd - 6th
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Science
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Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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