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Hazardous Waste School Program

Teacher Workshops Teachers test out lesson materials at a Hazards on the Homefront teacher workshop.

Through the Household Hazardous Waste School Program, teachers of grades 4 to12 can attend a training workshop and learn how to incorporate lessons on household hazardous waste into school subjects. Workshop participants receive the Hazards on the Homefront Teacher's Guide and can request follow-up assistance in the form of classroom presentations, project assistance and mini-grants.

See the brochure for the next Hazards on the Homefront (PDF, 237 K) teacher workshop.

Read Kids and the Environment: Hidden Hazards in Household Products (external link), on the Parent Map Web site.

Download these helpful teaching aids:

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