Children's Health Curriculum Lesson 2 : Pesky Pests and Household Hazards.

This lesson looks at our homes and the steps to take to keep the air healthy and avoid chemical exposure. We explore the makeup of the air that we breathe, how to keep it clean, and how to reduce asthma triggers in our homes. We also explore what lead is and where it might be found in our homes.

This lesson introduces the broad concept of environmental health and why children may be particularly at risk from environmental health hazards by focusing on the differences between adults and children. These differences will be highlighted by examining the four things that all living beings need in order to survive (air, water, food, and shelter).

This lesson examines water in our homes with a focus on how our tap water is treated and how to conserve water. Avoiding mold and mildew is also addressed.