Students are often bewildered by news stories about the latest toxic waste hazards. With this program, you can help your students better understand the science of toxicology.

Consists of two parts:

Part 1. A HISTORY OF TOXIC WASTES IN THE BIOSPHERE. Shows how the "good old days" had serious toxic waste problems too. How they solved past crises gives clues for solving our toxic waste problems today.

Part 2. TOXIC WASTES TODAY. Explains the basic scientific concepts needed to convert fear into intelligent action.

In this DVD, the keys to scientific literacy include: acid rain, AIDS, antitoxins, arsenic, asbestos, bacteria, biosphere, Black Death, carcinogen, chemical cycles, Chernobyl, dioxin, EPA, epidemic, food chains, genetics, landfills, Love Canal, mercury, mutagen, natural carcinogens, oil spills, parts per billion, Pasteur, PCB, pesticides, plutonium, pollution, radioactive wastes, recycling, smallpox, smoking, syphilis, Three Mile Island, vaccine.

In addition to the complete video there are guided questions and mastery quizzes on this interactive DVD designed to help teach concepts recommended in the National Science Education Standards.

*Secondary, College.
*Includes Guide