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Teaching Mercury pollution

Mercury pollution

Explains how mercury enters the environment, alters to a toxic form, and poses a threat to human health.

CK-12 (High School)

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How does mercury enter the food chain and what are its health effects on humans?
STANDARDS:
RST.1 - Analysis & Evidence, RST.2 - Main Ideas, RST.4 - Key Terms

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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