Tag: poison

  • Case Study – A Brush with Oleander

    Case Study – A Brush with Oleander

    When teaching about the fascinating and sometimes dangerous world of plants, there’s nothing quite as engaging as a real-world case study. Explore the case of deadly white oleander, when a landscaper accidentally poisons herself. This case study offers a multidisciplinary approach for teachers looking to enrich a biology unit on plant physiology. Learners also explore…

  • Methanol vs Ethanol – The Chemistry of a Poison

    Methanol vs Ethanol – The Chemistry of a Poison

    Students explore the chemical composition of methanol to understand how it killed many during the Prohibition era.