1. Explore the below websites:

Genetics Home Reference: http://www.ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
Tox Town: http://www.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/
Household Products Database: http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/

2. Please see below for Highlights on: Genetic Home Reference, Tox Town, and Household Products Database

Genetics Home Reference: Developed by the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine, this website has quality health information about genetic conditions and passing genetic information from one generation to the next. You can search genetic conditions, genes, chromosomes, and find genetic support services.

Highlights

• Handbooks are a great place to start in order to help consumers who need a quick review in DNA, genetics, etc.
• You can search a condition and find out the chromosome or gene associated with that condition and click on the link for more information
• You can find information on generic family trees, genetic testing and lab facilities, and genetic counselors

Tox Town: Tox Town is a project of the Specialized Information Services Division of the National Library of Medicine and its mission is to address the toxicology and environmental health information needs of the general public. It is an interactive guide to commonly encountered toxic substances, your health, and the environment. Tox Town helps users explore a Port, Town, City, Farm, or US-Mexico Border community to identify common environmental hazards. Available in English and Spanish.

Highlights

• Look at the A-Z Index for the chemicals represented in Tox Town and where they are located
• See Teachers Resources for lesson plans
• Tox town is available in text and graphics
• Chose a category (city, farm, town, port, US/Mexico border) and play
• For more information, Tox town sends the user back to MedlinePlus.gov