Sunday, October 28, 2012

National Library of Medicine: Tox Mystery Game

Tox Mystery http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/

The ToxMystery website was created by the U.S. National Library of Medicine to educate children ages 7–11 about household chemical hazards. Toxie the Cat helps kids find the hazards hidden in each room and offers hints when needed. When all the risky spots in the house have been discovered, Toxie dances and celebrates, and players can print a personalized certificate of completion. ToxMystery is available in English and Spanish. For elementary teachers of science and health, the website features lesson plans, activity ideas, a glossary of chemical terms, and quizzes. The site also features a Parent Resources section containing links to health and science websites.

Source: http://www.nsta.org/publications/freebies.aspx?lid=tnav