Lesson Plan: Understanding the Dangers of Lead
Grades 6-8
The federal government banned lead from gasoline and household products years ago, but a toxic mess remains. About half a million children – disproportionately children of color – have dangerously high lead levels in their blood, mostly from exposure to peeling paint and contaminated dust. The fight over who should clean it up has lasted for decades. This 14-minute video examines the effectiveness of laws mandating the removal of lead and addresses the ongoing issue of lead poisoning. It also explores the legal repercussions and outcomes of lawsuits aimed at determining liability for the removal of lead-based paint that remains in homes across the nation.
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