ESP Biography

This lesson serves as an introduction to toxicology for the middle school classroom. This class will utilizes students’ prior knowledge and engages them in the study of toxicology. Students will explore the differences between man-made and natural toxic substances. Students will learn the basics of the dose-response principle and obtain information they can use in the future to make wise decisions for themselves and their families. This lesson is useful in chemistry, physical sciences, and biology as you begin to talk about all things chemical and the importance of chemical reactions in our everyday lives, as well as the effects of chemicals on all living organisms.