This program targets elementary-aged children. The program curricula come fully equipped with activities that employ a number of different learning styles including the PowerPoint below.
The program curricula is available in abbreviated and extended versions to accommodate school-based settings and otherwise. It is recommended that the appropriate curricula below is thoroughly reviewed before presenting the material.
Program materials below were borrowed from the following Poison Centers: Utah Poison Control Center; California Poison Control Systems; NY City Poison Control Center; South Texas Poison Control Center and the Carolina's Poison Control Center.
The abbreviated version should take approximately one hour to present.
The extended version is designed to be a component of classroom curricula and, therefore, may be spread out over the course of several days.
Dr. Wisetrousers and the children that are featured in this video. The video is a component of the Poison Patrol curricula. Please note that the video is an online version and internet access must be available. The video is hosted on the Illinois Poison Center Web site.
This slide show, developed by the California Poison Control System, is a fun and educational game that tests the audiences' ability to distinguish between pills and candy. The point of the activity is to highlight the similarities between candy and medicine. The objective of the activity is to teach children not to eat anything unless a trusted adult says it's okay.
