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The myths of Hercules and the Hydra and Jason and Medea open a resource about how poisons can be used as weapons of destruction or for beneficial purposes. After watching animated videos of the myths, users take a short quiz that tests their knowledge of poisons, and meet three scientists who study poisons.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask learners to research in greater detail one of the poisonous plants or animals mentioned in the videos and share their findings on the class webpage or blog
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a computer with internet connection
Pros
- Includes transcripts of the interviews with the three scientists
- The Menu tab connects users to games, stories, hands-on activities and other videos
Cons
- None