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The Toxicology Study Guide

 

Overview &
Objective

 This seven lesson study unit provides information on basic principles utilized in the science of toxicology. Knowledge gained from this unit could assist by expanding the knowledge of the participant which may lead to improved decision-making abilities on issues relating to this very controversial topic. Each lesson in the Educator's Resource Guide contains background information, teacher information and a worksheet. The lessons in this study unit may be used as a complete instructional package or as an independent lesson of study. In addition to the lessons, there is a list of research topics, a glossary of terminology, and a crossword puzzle. This educational unit is available in printed form, Educator's Resource Guide, or in a condensed form as a slide presentation/video. The Educator's Resource Guide is now on-line to preview!

 

Areas of
Discussion
Include
  • Definition of toxicology and toxic substances
  • Possible effects of toxic substances on human health and our environment
  • Safeguards to regulate exposure to toxic substances
  • Basic principles of toxicology including the dose/response relationship and risk versus benefits assessments

 

Computer
Access

 The Toxicology Education Study Unit is now accessible on the World Wide Web. Please take a look!

 

Intended
Audience

 This unit was designed to support secondary school science programs and for distribution to other interested parties. Within science school programs, this unit may be used in conjunction with instruction on the following topics:
  • Environmental Health and Quality
  • Geography and World Issues
  • Impacts of Human Actions on Environmental Quality
  • Effects of Science and Technology on Society and on the Environment
  • Science and Technology Influence and the Influence of Soceital Issues
  • The Role of Scientific Knowledge in Decision-Making

 

Authors

 This study unit is the result of a partnership between Alberta Environmental Protection and the Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres.

 

Sponsors
of the
Study Guide

Canadian Chemical Producers' Association
Canadian Chlorine Coordinating Committee (C4)
Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres (CNTC)
Ciba-Geigy Ltd.
DowElanco
Environment Canada
Rio Algom Ltd.
Zeneca Agro

Order
Form

The Toxicology Educator's Resource Guide which is available in English and French may be downloaded from our web site (FREE).

Limited hard copies may be available to educators in Canada while supplies last.

The Toxicology Education Unit is available, free of charge. Information required to receive your hard copy of the Environmental Educational Study Unit on Toxicology is outlined in the ORDER FORM. (click on "Order Form" for details)

 

Distribution
Policy

 Permission expressly granted for translation to other languages and conversion to other formats. This educator's guide may be freely reproduced and distributed electronically or in hardcopy provided the following conditions are met:
  • Please do not qualitiatively modify the guide, and leave all copyright, distribution, and attribution information intact;
  • You may not charge a fee for this guide with the exception of a nominal copying charge.

Thank you.

Donna Warner: Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres,
Bovey Building., Gordon Street.,
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
N1G 2W1, Tel.519-824-4120 ext. 52950 / Fax. 519-837-3861
Email: Donna Warner / dwarner@uoguelph.ca

Janice Park Wong: Alberta Environmental Protection, Education Branch, #100, 3115 12th St.N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T2E 7J2, Tel. (403) 297-7969 / Fax. (403) 297-2180
Email: Janice Park Wong / jwong@env.gov.ab.ca

 

 

Copyright CNTC 2009
Contact: dwarner@uoguelph.ca
Last modified: December 03, 2004