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Government Sites
About Faces -
This site gives great information about different parts of your face - from your eyes to your oral cavity
All About Mad Cow Disease - A while ago the
"Mad Cow Disease" was in the news. This website explains Mad Cow Disease, how it can be transmitted and
how it can affect humans and pets.
Artificial Anatomy - (Smithsonian) - See how much you know about the human
anatomy.
Body -
GirlsHealth.gov - (Office of Women's Health) - Do you have questions about your changing body?
About getting your first period? About taking care of your skin? This section covers everything you need to know.
Choose
Your Cover - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - You can have fun outdoors while
protecting their skin from the sun by choosing five sun protection options: seeking shade, covering up, getting a
hat, wearing sunglasses, and rubbing on sunscreen.
Cooking With Kids -
Team Nutrition - (Department of Agriculture) - Learn about food and healthy eating by helping in the
kitchen. Find recipes, activities and guidelines to use when cooking.
Did You Ever
Wonder? - Visit the Berkley Labs and learn more about about the structure of cells, how to carve with
light, how soil keeps the world in balance and much more.
Disease Database - (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention) - Your Immune Platoon has many enemies that threaten your good health. Here you can access the
Disease Database. You'll learn more about their powers, weaknessess and the proper defenses available to
keep your health in tip-top shape.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking - GirlsHealth.gov - (Office of Women's Health) - It may
seem like images of smoking, drugs, and alcohol are all around you. But, the truth is, smart girls everywhere are
saying "No, thanks." Be one of them by learning all you can about the dangers of drinking, taking drugs, and
smoking.
Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious
Diseases - (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) - Introduction to the major
concepts related to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, and impact on society.
Environmental Health Science Education - For Students -
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) - This site provides a list of interactive websites that explain
how the environment can affect human health.
Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts - (Library of Congress) - Did you ever wonder why a
camel has a hump? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a cricket? Or why our joints make
popping sounds? These questions deal with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but each can be
explained scientifically.
Freevibe.com - (Office of National Drug Control Policy) - No lectures - just the
facts. Learn the truth about drugs, how to be healthy, and best of all, how to have fun!
Fun for Kids
- Fight Bac! - Want to learn more about food safety? Become a food detective, join the Scrub Club,
play games and much more.
Garfield Star Sleeper - (National Center on Sleep Disorders Research) - Sleep Well. Do
Well. This site brings you information on sleep and how it helps you do your best.
Get It Straight - The Facts About Drugs - (Drug Enforcement Administration) - Learn about
the types of drugs and the effects they can have on your body. This site also provides lots of fun quizzes and
activities.
GirlsHealth.gov - (Office
of Women's Health) - This site helps girls (ages 10-16) learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face.
It focuses on health topics that girls are concerned about and helps motivate them to choose healthy behaviors by
using positive, supportive, and non-threatening messages.
Global Health Odyssey - Mini Tour for Kids - Information of field investigations, health
promotion, laboratory investigations, and hazardous waste.
H1N1 Flu - Prevention and Treatment - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) -
Find out what you can to do prevent yourself from getting sick.
Health and Medicine - (Smithsonian) - Learn the history
of medicine and check out some of the early medical technology. It will make you appreciate the advances
medicine has made.
Kid-Friendly Recipes - South Carolina Department of
Agriculture - Here's a list of fun recipes for you to try - with adult supervision of course!
Kids and Teens - National Agricultural
Library - Do you like to eat? What's your nutrition IQ? Do you really enjoy animals? Insects too? Do
you like veterinary medicine? Is engineering what you want to do? Interested in plants or ecology? Does chemistry
excite you? Learn more about food and agricultural sciences.
Kids' Quest On Disability and Health - (National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities) - This site helps you think about people with disabilities and some of the issues related to
participation in daily activities, health, and accessibility.
Kids' Recipes - USA.gov - (General Services Administration) - Find
some fun, family friendly recipes right here.
Military Teens on the Move - (Department of Defense) - Your guide to making a
smooth move. Have to move? Find out all about your new installation; discover how to change schools without a
hitch; and learn how the move will affect your family.
Milk
Matters - Tweens and Teens - The games and activities on this page will help you to learn more
about calcium, and why it’s important for strong bones and healthy teeth. You’ll also find out how much calcium
you need every day, and what foods you can eat to get calcium
NIDA for Teens -
(National Institute on Drug Abuse) - This site was created to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 on the
science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content
addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns.
Nutrition -
GirlsHealth.gov - (Office of Women's Health) - Making a point now to learn about nutrition and the
value of healthy eating is a good idea.
Stop Bullying
Now - Read what bullying is and what you can do to stop it.
Sun
Exposure - (National Library of Medicine) - Ultraviolet (UV) rays are an invisible form of radiation.
They can penetrate your skin and damage your skin cells. Sunburns are a sign of skin damage.
SunWise - (Environmental
Protection Agency) - Find out how to protect yourself from overexposure to the sun.
The Cool Spot - This is
a place where you can learn about being yourself and getting the facts about underage drinking.
The Immune Platoon - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - You're body's
immune system is like having your very own super hero team. BAM! calls them the Immune Platoon, a team of
super-powered white blood cells dedicated to protecting your body from infections and other diseases that
threaten your body's good health.
There Is No Safe Sun Tan - (GirlsHealth.gov) - Tanned skin is not a sign of good health - it
means that your skin has been hurt by the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Too much sun without protection can cause
skin damage, eye problems, and more serious health problems such as skin cancer and lip cancer.
Tips for Teens: The Truth About Club Drugs - The term "club drugs" refers to a wide variety
of drugs often used at all-night dance parties ("raves"), nightclubs, and concerts. Club drugs can damage the
neurons in your brain, impairing your senses, memory, judgment, and coordination. Learn more.
Tox Town - (National Library of
Medicine) - Learn about toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in
everyday places.
You(th) & Tobacco - Information Sheets - Tobacco Information and Prevention
Source (TIPS) on how to save your money and your life! Plus some cool free stuff.
Your
emotions - GirlsHealth.gov - (Office of Women's Health) - The teen years can seem like an endless
emotional roller coaster. You might feel happy and confident in one moment, then sad or confused in the next.
This section can teach you some healthy ways to cope with the roller coaster.
Other Resources
DNA - Brain Pop - Find out what DNA is and find out more about The Body’s Blueprint!
e.encyclopedia -
e.encyclopedia combines the best of a traditional encyclopedia with an extra digital dimension. It guides the
reader to the most helpful, appropriate and amazing sites the web has to offer.
Eat Out, Eat Smart - Eating out forces you to make some important decisions: Do you want
french fries or onion rings? Learn more about eating healthy when you are out and about.
Eat Smart - Kids First for Health - Even kids in Great Britain think about how to be healthy.
Take a body tour and look up different illnesses, from A to Z.
Food and Nutrition - Science News for Kids - Check out these
very cool and interesting articles.
Girls Only - Girl Scout
Central - This girls only website is a lot of fun! Create your own e-card, play a game, and much
more!
Greatest Engineering Achievments of the 20th Century - How many of the 20th century's
greatest engineering achievements will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore this list of the top
20 achievements.
H1N1
Influenza (Flu) - Find out about this new flu and what is the best defense against it.
Health Science Education Tools forTeens - Learn To Be Healthy.org - Plat
interactive games and activities, webquests and learn about your five senses, tobacco, dental health, nutrition and
much more.
History
of Dentistry - Dentistry has evolved from a simple toothpick to today's state-of-the-art technology.
Check out how dentistry has evolved using the interactive timeline.
Human Body - Science News for Kids - Check out these very cool and
interesting articles.
It's My Life - Read the Q&A's
about different types of emotions, share your thoughts about concerns at school, and read what other kids have to
say.
KidsHealth.org for
Teens - This site has topics that are important to you, like food and fitness, your mind, diseases and
conditions and much more.
KidSpace -
Internet Public Library - A place where you can find all sorts of information on the history,
government, presidents, people, and states of the United States.
MedMyst -
Medical Mysteries on the Web - MedMyst is an interactive, learning adventure. As you enter a
futuristic world, you will help solve medical mysteries in infectious diseases.
Modeling the Nervous System - Create a model of a neuron by using clay, playdough,
styrofoam, recyclables, food or anything else you can get your hands on.
Neuroscience for Kids - has been created for all students who would like to learn more about
the nervous system. Enjoy the activities and experiments as you learn about the brain and spinal cord.
Open the Door to a Healthy Heart - This site has nutrition facts, recipes, quizzes, and
games.
Playnormous - Play
fun games, watch animation, and learn how to stay healthy.
Pork 4 Kids -
Food Fun Zone - Here's a fun page for kids so they will enjoy learning more about pork. This page
contains a Food Pyramid Puzzle Game, Watch a Cartoon Show, and more.
Recipes for Kids - KidsHealth.org - If you're hungry, grab your apron and get
cooking! Making food yourself - with a little help from a parent - is a great way to learn about food and meal
preparation.
Space Doctor - Do you have what it takes to keep a trio of astronauts healthy? Play Space
Doctor and see if you can make it to Mars alive.
Studio 2B Online - This
website is packed with information, interviews, games, gossip, and practical, real-life girl power and know-how.
The focus is on real young women, what they’re up to, and how they’re keeping it true to themselves.
TeenSpace -
Internet Public Library - The IPL has put together information to help you with life, school, friends,
and work. You'll find articles written especially to help you solve problems, and links to websites you can use for
homework.
The Green
Squad - This site teaches kids about the relationship between their schools and environmental and
health issues.
The Lowdown on Drugs: Know the Risks - Learn the science behind drugs impact on the
brain, learning, and mental health. Find out what you can do if you have a friend getting involved with drugs.
The WHY Files - The Why Files
cover issues of science, health, environment and technology from a unique perspective. Using news and current
events as a springboard to explore science and the larger issues it raises, we hope to show science as a human
enterprise and a way of looking at the world.
Tour the Basics - Learn. Genetics. - Animated shorts explaining: What is DNA and
What is a Gene?
What is a Gene? KidsHealth.org - Genes are the things that determine physical
traits - how we look - and lots of other stuff about us. They carry information that helps make you who you are: curly
or straight hair, long or short legs, even how you might smile or laugh, are all passed through generations of your
family in genes.
What is Sleep and Why Do We Do it? - We apparently spend one third of our lives doing
nothing. But is sleep really doing nothing? It looks like it...our eyes are closed, our muscles are relaxed, our
breathing is regular, and we do not respond to sound or light. If you take a look at what is happening inside of your
brain, however, you will find quite a different situation - the brain is very active. You are doing something!
Your Immune System - KidsHealth.org - To be immune means to be protected.
Your body system that helps fight off sickness is called the immune system. The immune system is made up of a
network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body.
Your Immune System Movie - KidsHealth.org - The immune system is made up of
a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. Watch this movie and learn more.
Zip 4 Tweens - To keep
on doin' your thing, make sure you get enough Zinc, Iron, and Protein and other nutrients to help you stay healthy
without losing a step.
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