Plants Can Pose Problems

Inherent in any science unit are hidden dangers. Most teachers would consider pollen allergies when determining which plants to include in the classroom. The dangers not obvious to teacher... See More

Inherent in any science unit are hidden dangers. Most teachers would consider pollen allergies when determining which plants to include in the classroom. The dangers not obvious to teachers starting a unit on botany include poisonous plant parts, allergies to other plant parts, mold and bacterial growth issues, pesticide exposure, and electrocution dangers from plant lights. This article provides insight into those not so obvious potential hazards when introducing live plants into the classroom and offers suggestions on how to resolve them.

Safety issues to consider before you grow plants

Think growing plants is hazard-free? You might be surprised to learn that safety conditions related to artificial lighting, plant pests, and fertilizers need to be considered when growing pl... See More

Think growing plants is hazard-free? You might be surprised to learn that safety conditions related to artificial lighting, plant pests, and fertilizers need to be considered when growing plants in the classroom. This article is a good place to start when considering plant experiments.