Toxic Materials Page


This year, in the toxic materials unit, students had to contruct comepletely non toxic children's toys to be used by the children in the child development area here at Blair. The students had to research both an approriate toy build (they ranged from a percussion set to velco animals to a mini sit and scooter) and they had to research materials that were completely non toxic. These toys had to be ready for anything four year olds can dish out. Maybe, some time, we can get some pictures of the toys and post them, we'll see.

Last year (1997-8) the toxic materials unit dealt with the origins, environmental effects, and science of toxic materials. Toxic materials dealt with are the by products of plastics production along with many products themselves. The students research a selected topic, such as hydrocarbon emissions, nuclear radioactivity, and rubber tire waste products. They then present their research about the topic in a 3-5 page paper. And we have some examples posted:

Toxic Materials Report

  • Background & Sources
  • Chemical Composition & Evil Parts & Why
  • Locations - Areas & Products
  • Processes & By-Products

Student reports from the 1997-98 school year:


"Tin Boat Paint"
by Stephen Karafiath


"Aluminum"
by Jenna Khan


"Automobile Emissions and Air Pollution"
by Andrew Waterman


"DDT"
by Gary Yang


"Mercury"
by Andy Mu

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