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Looking for some resources to help you teach kids about environmental health? Here are some good sources for lesson plans, activities, educational materials, and more.

Toxicology is a field of science that helps us understand the harmful effects that chemicals, substances, or situations, can have on people, animals, and the environment.

ATSDR's Substance-Specific Priority Data Needs (PDNs)

An MRL is an estimate of the daily human exposure to a hazardous substance that is likely to be without appreciable risk of adverse noncancer health effects over a specified duration of exposure. These substance-specific estimates, which are intended to serve as screening levels, are used by ATSDR health assessors and other responders to identify contaminants and potential health effects that may be of concern at hazardous waste sites.

PCR analysis of DNA from Laser Microdissected (LM) Samples - Embryo Genotyping Protocol

Styrene is a colorless, flammable liquid, which has a sweet odor and is highly volatile.

Scientists have not unanimously settled on a precise definition of nanomaterials, but agree that they are partially characterized by their tiny size, measured in nanometers.

Mercury, also known as quicksilver, is a naturally-occurring metal that is toxic to living organisms.

Lead is a naturally occurring metal found deep within the ground. It occurs in small amounts in ore, along with other elements such as silver, zinc or copper.

Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, strong-smelling chemical widely used to make home building products.