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EHP's Science Education Program | Lesson Archive

Since 2005, EHP Science Education Program has developed more than 100 science and interdisciplinary lessons. With our newly expanded Science Education Program we are updating existing lessons, publishing new lessons on current and emerging topics, and translating selected lessons into Spanish. All updated and new lessons (in English and Spanish) and corresponding EHP articles can be downloaded free of charge on the EHP Science Education Lesson Topics page. All other existing lessons can be downloaded free of charge here.

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Lesson Title Issue Date Topics/Content Academic Subjects Class Time (minutes) Lesson Type Grade Level Skills
Coral Reef Web Jan-05 ecosystems, cooperation and competition Life Science, Biology, Ecology 60-120 Focus 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Comprehension: reading; organizing information; Communication: oral
Echinacea No Cure-all for Kids Jan-05 medicine, health, herbal supplements, Life Science, Biology, Health, Mathematics 10 to 20 Warm-up/Data Analysis 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Reading tables; Critical thinking & response; Data analysis
Design and Evaluate an Underwater Logger Feb-05 Technological design, logging Physical Science, Technology Education 90 Graphic Organizing and Modeling 11, 12, + Communication (written), comprehension (reading), critical thinking & response, technological design
Mapping the Effects of War Mar-05 Refugees, war, landmines, industrial contamination, depleted uranium, pesticides Social Science, History, General Science 180-300 Focus Article/ Integrated 10, 11, 12, + Communication (note taking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (reading); Creating maps; Reading maps & legends; Research; Tables (creating & reading)
Wildlife Study Comparison Mar-05 Experimental study design, organochlorines, persistent organic pollutants, wildlife Life Science, Biology 60 Scientific Process 10, 11, 12, + Communication (oral); Comprehension (reading); Experimentation (design)
Is Environmental Health a Basic Human Right? Mar-05 Human rights, allocation of resources Social Studies, History, General Science 60-120 Integrated 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (oral); Communication (written - including summarization); Comprehension (listening); Comprehension (reading); Critical thinking & response
Depleted Uranium and the Brain Mar-05 Standard deviation, anatomy/physiology, toxicology, scientific method, radioactivity (gamma rays), nervous system, cells Life Science, Biology, Health, Anatomy and Physiology 120-180 Data Analysis/ Extension 11, 12, + communication (written), comprehension (reading), critical thinking and response, experimentation (data analysis), graph reading
A Whiff of Danger Apr-05 Molecular weight, chemical structure, chemical formulas, hydrophobic, musks, chemosensitizers Chemistry, Biochemistry 60-120 Data Analysis 11, 12, + Communication (written – including summarization), Comprehension (reading), Critical thinking & response, Graph reading, Observation, Tables & Figures (reading)
Decibel Dilemma Apr-05 Noise, hearing, data collection and analysis Biology, Anatomy/Physiology, Environmental Science, Health, Physical Science (if presented within a sound waves unit) 120   9, 10, 11, 12 Communication (written—including summarization), Comprehension (listening and reading), Computation, Critical thinking & response, Experimentation (conducting, data analysis, design), Graphing, Graph reading, Observation
Coco Locomotion Apr-05 Unit conversions, biodiesel, fuel, greenhouse gases All sciences, Mathematics 20-40 Warm-up 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Critical thinking & response; reading tables & figures; unit conversions
The Biophysics of Hearing Loss Apr-05 Sound, hearing loss, waves (frequency & amplitude), ear anatomy, biophysical mechanisms of hearing Anatomy/Physiology, Biology, Physics, Health 60-90 Focus/ Extension 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Classification, Comprehension (listening, and reading), Computation, Critical thinking & response, Manipulation, Observation, Graph reading
What’s Your Hypothesis? May-05 Descriptive statistics, correlational statistics, cardiovascular disease, air pollution Life Science, Biology, Health, Mathematics, Statistics 120-180 Data Analysis/ Extension 11, 12, + Communication (note taking, oral, written—including summarization); comprehension (reading); computation; critical thinking and response; graphing
Tsunami Simulation Experiment May-05 Conducting experiments, waves, tsunamis Physics/ Physical Science 60 Experiment / Extension 10, 11, 12, + Conducting experiments, making observations, recording data, creating and using tables and figures, making conclusions, waves, tsunamis
Great Lakes – Make the Human Health Connection Jun-05 Great lakes of the U.S., water pollution, routes of exposure, sources, health effects, policy Biology, Health 50-60 Focus/ Graphic Organization and Modeling 10, 11, 12, + Communication (note taking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking & response; Research ; Tables & Figures (creating, reading)
Mobility 2030: Can We Meet the Goals? Jul-05 Vehicle emissions, air quality, regulations, fuel efficiency, traffic congestion, public transportation, alternative fuels General Science, Social Studies 90 Focus 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (notetaking, written – including summarization); Comprehension (reading); Critical thinking & response; Graph Reading; Table Reading
Using Chemistry to Treat Lead Poisoning Aug-05 Lead poisoning, chelation therapy, precipitate, chemical reaction Biology, Life Science, Chemistry 90-120 Experiment/Lab Activity 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (note taking, oral, written—including summarization); critical thinking and response; experimentation, observation
Following the Sun to Greener Buildings Aug-05 Solar energy, seasons, rotation of the earth on axis and around sun, solar panels, time zones, green building Physics, Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science 75 Extension 10, 11, 12, + Communication (note taking, oral, written – including summarization); comprehension (listening and reading); critical thinking and response; graph reading; and technological design.
Unequal Housing, Unequal Health Aug-05 Built environment, create a plan to address a local issue Health, General Science, Social Studies 90-210 Focus 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written – including summarization), Comprehension (listening, and reading), Computation, Critical thinking & response, Observation, Research
Three Is a Toxic Number Sep-05 Synergistic chemical exposure and toxicity, regulatory standards, chemical properties, neurotoxicity Health, Biology, Chemistry 60 Extension/ Graphic Organization and Modeling    
On Hens and Needles Sep-05 Avian flu, plus/ minus/implicationsdecision making, epidemiology Health, Biology, Social Studies, Epidemiology 45-60 Graphic Organization and Modeling 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (note-taking, oral, written – including summarization), Comprehension (listening, and reading), Critical thinking & response, Tables (Creating)
Arsenic: An Element of Suffering Sep-05 Arsenic poisoning, environmental fiction/story telling Health, Biology, Social Studies, Chemistry, Language Arts 90-120 Focus/ Integrated Lesson 11, 12, + Communication (note-taking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking & response; Research
Protein Puzzles Oct-05 Amino acids, proteins, protein structure, allergens, insulin, mad cow disease, students build 3-D model of insulin Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Health 120-240 Graphic Organization and Modeling 9, 10, 11, 12,+ classification, comprehension, critical thinking and response, manipulation, research
Mapping Solutions for Obesity Nov-05 Measuring distances, using map scales, mapping, obesity, built environment General Science, Health, Mathematics 60 Extension 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (notetaking, oral, written),Comprehension (listening, reading), Computation, Manipulation, Reading maps & legends, Research, Unit conversions
GM Foods: Are the Risks Real? Nov-05 Risk, risk perception, genetically modified foods Biology, Health 60-120 Focus/ Extension 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (note-taking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking & response; Experimentation (conducting, data analysis); Observation; Research
Population Growth: Get the Word Out Dec-05 Over population, changing behaviors, advertising/marketing, health communication Health, Social Studies, Communications, Language Arts 60-180 Focus/ Integrated 10, 11, 12, + Communication (note-taking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking & response
Word Up: empowering Your Vocabulary Dec-05 Indigenous peoples, traditional lifestyles Social Studies, General Science 20 Warm-up/ Integrated 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (note-taking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking & response
Small Islands – Big Problems Dec-05 Islands, pollution, biodiversity, waste management, over fishing, global trade Earth Science, General Science, Geography, Social Studies 30 Integrated 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (note-taking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking & response; Research
Happening Vocab: Genetics Jan-06 Genetics vocabulary, haplotype mapping Biology, Genetics, Health 30 Warm-up 9, 10, 11, 12,+ classification, communication (written), comprehension (reading)
Are EDCs Blurring Issues of Gender? Jan-06 Endocrine-disrupting chemicals, endocrine system, synthesizing research results Biology, General Science, Health, Environmental Science, Anatomy/Physiology 180-240 Focus 11, 12, + Classification; Communication (notetaking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking & response; Experimentation (data analysis); Research; Tables (reading)
Lead and Mercury: Comparing Two Environmental Evils Jan-06 Physical and chemical properties and health risks of lead, mercury, decision-making Chemistry, Biology, Health, Environmental Science 60-180 Extension 11, 12, + classification, communication (oral, written), comprehension (reading), critical thinking and response
Human Body Systems: The Domino Effect Feb-06 Human body systems, bacterial infection, Tsunami lung Biology. Health, Anatomy/Physiology, Environmental Science 30-60 Graphic organization and modeling 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Classification; Communication (written); Comprehension (reading); Critical thinking and response; Manipulation; Observation; Research
Nuclear Energy: Is Perception Reality? Feb-06 Perceptions about radiation, nuclear power, role of science in making decisions about environmental risks Biology, Health, Environmental Science 45-60 Focus/ Experiment 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Classification; Communication (oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking & response; Experimentation (conducting, data analysis); Tables (creating, reading); Research
The Case of the Contaminated Maize Mar-06 Aflotoxin poisoning, epidemiology, scientific process Health, Agricultural Science, Biology, Environmental Science 60 Data Analysis 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (notetaking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking and response; Experimentation (data analysis)
Eyes: Windows to the World Mar-06 Vision disorders, photo collage Anatomy/Physiology, Biology, Social Studies, Photography, Language Arts, Public Health 60-360 Focus/ Integrated 10, 11, 12, + Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written – including summarization), Comprehension (listening, and reading), Observation, Research
Bisphenol A and Diabetes Apr-06 Bisphenol A, diabetes, estradiol, graph reading General Science, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Health, Environmental Science 20-30 Data analysis/ Short Lesson 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (note taking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking & response; Experimentation (data anlaysis); Graph reading; Observation
In Katrina’s Wake Apr-06 Environmental health and hurricanes, protection of human health, decision-making Biology, Earth Science, Health, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Language Arts 150-180 Integrated/ Focus 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (note taking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking & response; Readng maps and legends
X-Rays Get in Synch Apr-06 Atoms, electromagnetic spectrum, electrons, energy, spectroscopy, microscopy, x-rays, imaging technology, unit conversions Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Biology, Microbiology 60-90 Data Analysis 11, 12, + Classification; Communication (note taking, oral, written – including summarization); Comprehension (listening, and reading); Critical thinking & response; Graph reading; Tables and figures (creating, reading); Technological design; Unit conversion
Toxic Tic-Tac-Toe May-06 Neurotoxicants, lead, methylmercury, manganese, PCBs, PBDEs, pesticides, comparing health effects & standards Environmental Sciences, Biology, Health 45 Focus 9, 10, 11, 12 Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written), Comprehension (listening, and reading)
What’s in a Picture? May-06 Cigarettes, analyzing advertising, media literacy Health, Biology, Social Studies 45-60 Extension 9, 10, 11, 12 Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written), Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Observation; Research
A Not-So-Sweet Sweetener? Jun-06 Aspartame exposure/consumption Health, Nutrition, Biology 60 Experiment 9, 10 Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written), Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Experimentation (conducting, data analysis, design); Research
Bans, Bans, Good for the Heart! Jun-06 Second-hand smoke, cigarettes, health policy, factors influencing health decisions Health, Government/Civics, Environmental Health/Science 60 Extension 9, 10, 11, 12 Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written), Comprehension (listening, reading);Critical thinking and response
The Name Game Jul-06 Chemical structure, chemical formulas, and naming, PFOA (perfluorooctonoic acid) Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Environmental Sciences 20-30 Short 10, 11, 12, + Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written), Comprehension (listening, reading);Critical thinking and response
Ports in a Storm: A Surge of Solutions Jul-06 Shipping industry pollution, emissions, system dynamics, systems modeling General Science, Environmental Science, Economics, Social Studies 360-420 Focus 11, 12, + Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written), Comprehension (listening,reading);Critical thinking and response; Manipulation; Observation; Tables and figures (creating, reading); Technological design
The Scientific Method: Adding Up to A lot of Good Jul-06 Food additives, neurological damage, scientific method General Science, Health, Biology, Environmental Science 20-30 Short/Data Analysis 9, 10, 11, 12 Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written), Comprehension (listening,reading); Critical thinking and response; Experimentation (design)
Getting the Lead Out Aug-06 Lead in community water systems, EPA regulations, percentile rankings, normal distribution, lognormal distribution, statistics Environmental Sciences, General Science, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Science, Math, Statistics 60 Graphic Organization & Modeling/ Data Analysis 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written), Comprehension (listening,reading); Computation; Critical thinking and response; Experimentation (conducting, data anlysis, design); graphing and graph reading; Tables and figures (creating, reading); Unit conversions
Making Sports Green Aug-06 Sporting events pollution, greenhouse gas production Environmental Sciences, Health, General Science, Social Studies, Math, Language Arts 45-90 Extension/ Experiment 9, 10, 11, 12 Communication (notetaking, oral, written), Comprehension (listening,reading); Computation; Critical thinking and response; Experimentation (data analysis);Observation; Reading maps and legends; Tables and figures (reading); Unit conversions
Mother’s Milk – Unleaded Please Sep-06 Lead, breast milk, herbal remedies, health screening and prevention strategies Health, Nutrition, Statistics, Environmental Sciences, Social Studies 30 Short 9, 10, 11, 12 Communication (oral, written), Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response;
Soy: Filling in the Gaps Sep-06 Chemical components of, health benefits of, and scientific knowledge gaps for soy; biology/biochemistry vocabulary Health, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Environmental Health 120 Focus 10, 11, 12 Communication (oral, written), Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Research
Tracing the Origins of Autism: A Spectrum of New Studies Oct-06 Autism spectrum disorders, scientific process, compares case-control and cohort studies General Science, Health, Environmental Health, Biology 90-120 Focus/ Scientific Process 10, 11, 12, + Classification; Communication (oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Experimentation (design); Tables and figures (reading); Unit conversions
Mutations, Proteins, and Autism: Modeling a Pathway Oct-06 Protein transport in the cell, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, mutations and protein function Biology, Biochemistry, Anatomy/Physiology 60 Graphic Organization & Modeling 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Classification; Communication (oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Manipulation; Observation
Beauty or the Beast? Oct-06 Label reading and evaluating contents of cosmetics & toiletry products, evaluating sources of information General Science, Health, Biology, Environmental Sciences 45-50 Focus 9, 10, 11, 12 Classification; Communication (notetaking, oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Observation
Handwashing 101 Nov-06 Avian flu, communicable disease, handwashing, disease prevention Biology, General Science, Health 60-130 Experiment 10, 11, 12 Communication (notetaking, oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Computation; Critical thinking and response; Experimentation; Manipulation;Observation
Arsenic and Lead Scavenger Hunt Nov-06 Pesticides, landuse hazards, soil sampling, exposure assessment Environmental Sciences, General Science 60-75 Extension 9, 10, 11, 12 Classification; Communication (notetaking, oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Technological design
Making a Better Nail Nov-06 Electroplating, redox reactions, ions Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science, Environmental Sciences 60 Experiment 9, 10, 11, 12 Communication (notetaking, oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Experimentation (conducting); Manipulation; Observation; Technological design
What’s the Plan? Dec-06 Disaster & emergency preparedness, death from heat waves or cold spells General Science, Health, Environmental Health/Science 60-120 Integrated 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (notetaking, oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Research
Build a Personal Sensor Dec-06 Exposure assessment, environmental health research methods, new technology in research, biomarkers of physiological change, the interaction of genes, disease, and the environment Health, Physiology, Engineering, Biology, Environmental 180-240 Extension and Graphic Organization & Modeling 11, 12, + Communication (notetaking, oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Research; Technological design
Pyrethroid Panic Dec-06 Reading box plots, pesticide exposure, children’s health, research methods, data interpretation General Science, Health, Biology, Environmental Sciences 20 Warm-up & data analysis 9, 10, 11, 12 Communication (notetaking, oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Graph reading
Caring for Children Amidst Chaos Jan-07 Clinical guidelines, children’s health, international studies Social Studies, General Science, Health 120-180 Integrated 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Classification; Communication (notetaking, oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Research; Tables and figures (reading)
A Yen for Maximum Residue Limits in Food Jan-07 Chemical concentrations, maximum residue limits (MRLs), 2,4-D pesticide, setting enforceable standards, international trade General Science, Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry 20-30 Short 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Classification; Communication (oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Computation; Critical thinking and response; Research; Reading maps and legends; Tables (reading)
Chlorine, Asthma, and… Blackworms? Jan-07 Asthma, chlorine, chemical concentrations, atomic and molecular mass/weight, chemical concentrations, corrosivity, inflammation, toxicology Chemistry, Physical Science, Biology, Environmental Science, General Science, Mathematics 150-210 Experiment 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Classification; Communication (oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Computation; Critical thinking and response; Experimentation (conducting, data analysis, design); Manipulation; Observation; Research; Unit conversions
Letter to the Editor Feb-07 Environmental health, editorials, letters to the editor, web/news resources General Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Environmental Sciences 45-60 Extension 9, 10, 11, 12 Classification; Communication (notetaking, oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Computation; Critical thinking and response;
Impaired Fecundity: Examining Data for Trends Feb-07 Fertility, data trends Biology, General Science, Mathematics   Short Lesson 10, 11, 12, + Classification; Communication (notetaking, oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Computation; Critical thinking and response; Graphing; Graph reading; Tables and figures
What Are Biomarkers? Mar-07 biomarkers, molecular biology, disease development & progression, history of science, biotechnology Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Health 90-120 Focus Lesson 10, 11, 12, + Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written – including summarization), Comprehension (listening, and reading), Critical thinking and response, technological design
Picking Up on Preservatives Mar-07 biomarkers, conjugates, median, metabolism, metabolites, parabens, preservatives, range Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Health 40-50 Data Analysis 11, 12, + Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written – including summarization), Comprehension (listening, and reading), Critical thinking & response, Graph Reading, Graphing, Tables & figures (reading & creating)
Carbon and Mercury Cycles Apr-07 biogeochemical cycle, carbon cycle, forest fires, mercury sources, mercury cycle Biology, environmental science, geology, chemistry 20-30 Short/ Graphic Organization & Modeling 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written – including summarization), Comprehension (listening, and reading), Critical thinking and response, technological design
Converting Water into Food Apr-07 water use, agriculture, resource consumption General Science, Biology, Mathematics, Environmental Science, Agricultural Science 60 Data Analysis 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written – including summarization), Comprehension (listening, and reading), computation, Critical thinking & response, Manipulation, Unit Conversions
Weighing the Effects of Lead Apr-07 Emerging research on lead, low-level effects of toxicants, occupational health standards Physiology, Environmental Science, Biology, Health 90 Focus 10, 11, 12 Communication (notetaking, oral, written), Comprehension (listening,reading); Critical thinking and response;
Diesel Fuels Duke it Out May-07 Alternative fuels, percent changes, biodiesel, hazardous emissions Biology, Environmental Science, Health, General Science 40-60 Data Analysis 9, 10, 11, 12,+ Communication (note taking, oral, written – including summarization); computation; comprehension (listening and reading); critical thinking and response; research; tables & figures.
Mapping in the Time of Cholera May-07 biomarkers, molecular biology, disease development, history of science, biotechnology Biology, General Science, Earth-Space science, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Technology Education 60-120 Graphic Organization & Modeling 10, 11, 12, + Classification, Communication (notetaking, oral, written – including summarization), Comprehension (listening, and reading), Critical thinking & response, Experimentation (data analysis), Graph Reading, Graphing, Reading maps and legends, Tables & figures (reading & creating),Technological design
Chloramines and Elevated Blood Lead: Is the Effect Real? May-07 Water chemistry, water disinfection, public policy in decision-making, critical analysis of published scientific studies Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science 60-90 Data Analysis 11, 12, + Communication (written); Comprehension (reading); Critical thinking & response; Graph reading
Controlling Pollutants: A Look at California's Model Jun-07 Climate change, greenhouse effect, global warming, civics, science & technology Earth & Space Science, Environmental Science, Social Studies, Language Arts 60-90 Extension/ Integrated 9, 10, 11, 12 Communication (oral, written); Comprehension (reading); Critical thinking & response
Taking Action on Passive Smoking Jun-07 breast cancer, secondhand smoke, human health, letter writing, scientific research & funding Language Arts, Statistics, Social Studies, Health, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology 60-90 Focus 11, 12 Classification, Communication (notetaking, written), Comprehension (reading), Critical thinking and response, research
Air Pollution Testing: New and Improved! Jun-07 cell biology, technological innovations, animal testing alternatives, written communication Biochemistry, Life Science, Health, Biology, Physiology, Language Arts, General Science 45 Integrated 9, 10, 11, 12 Communication (written); Comprehension (reading); Critical thinking & response; Graph reading; Technological design
Traveling Pathogens: From Farm Fields to Groundwater (Thematic Lesson 1 of 2) Sep-08 modeling; pathogens; water contamination; water flow through different soils Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, General Science 60 - 90 Experiment; Thematic High school, upper high school, college Classification; Communication (note-taking, oral, written—including summarization); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Experimentation (conducting, data analysis, design); Manipulation; Modeling; Observation; Research
Will I Get Sick? Modeling Microbial Exposure with Math (Thematic Lesson 2 of 2) Sep-08 biosolids; microbial risk assessment; modeling; risk; probability; rotavirus Biology, Environmental Science, General Science, Math (Algebra) 60 Graphic Organization and Modeling; Data Analysis; Thematic Upper high school, college Classification; Communication (note-taking, oral, written—including summarization); Comprehension (listening, reading); Computation; Critical thinking and response; Modeling
Traffic Congestion Charging: Will It Improve Air Quality? Oct-08 air pollution; congestion pricing Environmental Science, General Science, Physics/Physical Science, Social Studies 50 Data Analysis middle school, high school Classification; Communication (oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Computation; Critical thinking and response; graphing; tables (reading)
Thinking Outside the Box to Estimate Community Drug Use Nov-08 correction factors; graph reading; illicit/street drug use; metabolites; research methods Biology, Environmental Science, General Science 50-60 Data Analysis Upper high school, college Comprehension (reading); Critical thinking and response; Graph reading; Tables and figures (reading)
All Eyes on Chemical Safety Testing Dec-08 chemical safety testing; in vivo and invitro experiments; scientific protocols Biology, Environmental Science, General Science 60 Extension lesson High school, college Classification; Communication (oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response; Research; Technological design
Which Graph Is Best? Dec-08 electronic waste; graph reading Environmental Science, General Science 60 Graphic organization and Modeling High school, college Classification; Computation; Critical thinking and response; Graph Reading; Graphing; Tables and figures (creating and reading)
The Power of Cell Phones Jan-09 cell phone emmissions; cancer; electromagnetic radiation; inverse-square law; power and energy; radio frequency power density; human exposure Biology, Environmental Science, General Science, Physical Science, Physics 90 Experiment high school, college Classification; Communication (written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Computation; Critical thinking and response; Experimentation (design, conduct, data analysis); Manipulation; Observation; Tables and figures (creating, reading); Technologic design; Unit conversions
Basic Concepts: Environmental Health 101 Feb-09 environmental health sciences, exposure science, personal exposure monitoring, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science 30 Short; Thematic middle school, high school, college Classification; Communication (note-taking—oral, written); Comprehension (listening, reading); Critical thinking and response