TCS wrote:
On Fri, 11 Feb 2005 17:50:25 -0500, momwithtools wrote:

For an elementary school project, I'd like the children to take apart some
old electronics to get an idea of how things work, what goes into each
product, etc. My question is: Are there certain electronics or appliances
we should stay away from because of chemicals or something else that would
be unsafe for the children? Please advise.
Thank you!
Mom With Tools


Don't forget to warn the parents.

The only thing more dangerous than a programmer with a soldering iron is a
10 year old with a set of screwdrivers and an interest in seeing the insides
of everything.

And check with the secretary treasurer of the school board...
make sure there's (number of kids * millions of dollars) worth
of insurance in place.