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A Glowing Picture: The Environmental Dangers in Washington, D.C.

1997
Are you aware of the dangers of hazardous wastes? What kind of waste is hazardous, anyway? A definition of a hazardous waste is provided along with definitions and examples of the different types: ignitable, corrosive, and toxic wastes. A list of household hazards, their contents and effects on people is also included, as well as the dangers of lead exposure.

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Team

LeahSchool Without Walls, Washington, DC, United States


AkilSchool Without Walls, Washington, DC, United States


JenniferCornwall Central High School, Cornwall, NY, United States


Age Range

19 & under

Coaches

Paul TaylorGraduate School of Education and Human Dev, IMMC, Washington, DC, United States


Bill KoffenbergerGraduate School of Education and Human Dev., IMMC, Washington, DC, United States


Paul TaylorGraduate School of Education and Human Dev. IMMC, Washington, DC, United States


Category

Science & Technology > Earth Science

Audience

All ages

Language

English