In the Spotlight

Terrific Science Flu Vaccine—With news stories about flu and vaccines in the media daily, kids (plus parents and teachers) need ways to learn the facts without fear, and have some fun doing it. These resources will help you find out more about the causes of seasonal and H1N1 flu and how to prevent the spread of these viruses.

Fun Facts

No color additives have been approved for injection into the skin—even though tattoo parlors often claim that the pigments in their inks are "FDA-approved." Learn more about How Safe Color Additives Are.

It is not possible to fry an egg on the sidewalk.  An egg needs a temperature of 158°F to become firm.  Learn more on the Library of Congress Web site.

Why does hair turn gray?  Gray hair comes about because there is a reduction of pigment.  Hair is white.  It gets its color from a type of pigment called melanin.  Learn more on the Library of Congress Web site.

Science Activities for Kids

Toxicology provides great examples for learning at all grade levels, and SOT provides materials and workshops for teachers.  Learn more about activities for K–6 and 7–12.

Links to Fun Sites

• EPA’s Home Tour: Chemicals Around Your House
• NIEHS Kids’ Pages
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Body and Mind–Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• American Society of Human Genetics for K–12
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration
• Center for Food Safety and Nutrition
• Science News for Kids—ages 9 to 14
• Science Made Simple
• First Gov for Kids
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Cool Science for Curious Kids
• Leading Guide to Best Kids Web Sites
  

Publications

Take advantage of these resources to help keep our environment green and growing and our bodies and minds healthy and happy.

What Toxicologists Say

Several of SOT’s past presidents talked recently about toxicology and their experiences as members of SOT.
View what these Toxicologists had to say.