1. THE FUGU FISH

2. Enough poison to kill 30 people Just a trace can kill an adult man in minutes Japanese people eat 10,000 tons of fugu a year Takes 11 years to become a fugu chefEnough poison to kill 30 people Just a trace can kill an adult man in minutes Japanese people eat 10,000 tons of fugu a year Takes 11 years to become a fugu chef

3. WHAT IS CHEMISTRY?

4. Chemistry is the study of MATTER and how matter changes over time.

5. If you… …used a cell phone,

6. If you… have blood flowing through your body,

7. If you… …used cleaning products

8. If you… …took a medication,

9. Then you used chemistry today!

10. So…why should I learn chemistry? Is it really that important?

11. YOU are the future leaders and voters of our nation. Will you understand what you are voting on? Gas prices Global warming Stem cell research

12. When deciding what to eat or drink, your knowledge of chemistry will help you make the right decision. What types of chemicals could be in your water? How harmful are they?

13. What are you breathing?

14. Career Many careers require at least a basic knowledge of chemistry. The abilities to think critically and solve problems are essential for success in any career.