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Government Sites
Bike
Helment Information - Learn the correct way to wear a bike helmet.
Bullying -
GirlsHealth.gov - If you've ever been the target of harsh and unkind words, you know how hurtful it
can be; this gives the low-down on bullying among girls, which is more common than you might think.
Chemicals Around Your House Quiz - Take the quiz to find out how much you
know about chemicals in your house.
Club Drugs
- Get the Truth - 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.
Cyberbullying - StopBullying.gov - Cyberbullying, which is sometimes referred to
as online social cruelty or electronic bullying, can involve: Sending mean, vulgar, or threatening messages or
images or pretending to be someone else in order to make that person look bad.
Drug
Facts - Learn the truth about drugs, how to be healthy, and best of all, how to have fun!
Environmental Resources for Students - Learn about projects, careers, ecosystems and
much more.
Food
Safety - Want to learn more about food safety? Become a food detective, join the Scrub Club, play
games and much more.
GirlsHealth.gov -
Focuses on many health topics that respond to adolescent girls’ health concerns and motivates girls to choose
healthy behaviors using positive, supportive and non-threatening messages.
Port - Tox
Town - Learn about toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday
life, in everyday places, such as beaches, rivers, and shipyards. (Flash required)
Rabies Safety
- Learn about rabies and how to protect your pet.
Railroad
Safety - Learn the signs and rules of railroad safety.
Safety -
GirlsHealth.gov - It’s important to know that you do have the power to help keep yourself safe,
whether out with friends, surfing the web, or even while exercising.
Stop Bullying
.gov - Find out what bullying is and what you can do to stop it.
Stop
Underage Drinking - Help young people take a stand against underage alcohol use and discover fun,
alcohol-free ways to spend their time.
Sunburn - 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.
There Is No Safe Sun Tan - Too much sun without protection can cause skin damage, eye
problems, and more serious health problems such as skin cancer and lip cancer.
Tox Town - Learn about
toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places.
Tox Town
City - Learn about toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday
life, in everyday places, such as schools, parks, offices and stores.
Tox
Town Farm - Learn about toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in
everyday life, in everyday places, such as a barn, a land fill or a shed.
Tox
Town Town - Learn about toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in
everyday life, in everyday places, such as your home, your school, stores, and the park.
Webisodes - Stop Bullying .gov - Bullying also can happen on-line or electronically.
These animated webisodes features K.B.and her friends dealing with bullying at school.
Other Resources
Bullies -
What is Bullying? - No matter what situation or form it comes in, bullying can make you feel
depressed, hurt, and alone. So It's My Life put together this guide to give you all the basics of dealing with
bullies.
Car and
Bus Safety - Learn the rules of car and bus safety.
Cyberbullying -
Most of us know bullies. They hurt others to make themselves look bigger and tougher. Cyberbullies do the same
kind of thing on the Internet.
Cyberbullying & Internet Harrassment - Resources for kids and teens who have
questions about or have been targeted by online harassment. (Flash required)
Cyberbullying
Prevention - Online bullying, called cyberbullying, happens when kids use the Internet, cell phones,
or other devices to send or post text or images intended to hurt or embarrass another person.
Flu - Find
out about this new flu and what is the best defense against it.
It's My Life - Share your
stories, play games and watch video clips of other kids talking about their feelings and experiences; get advice
from older kids and experts.(Flash required)
Steering Your Way To Bicycle Safety - Before you pull your bike out of the garage, read a
little about bicycle safety - why it's so important and what you can do to ride safely.
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