Your Genes and DNA Have your students check out these sites. DNA – Brain Pop Genetics – Bam.gov Genetics - Tour the Basics What is a Gene?- KidsHealth.org

Government Sites

Action Steps for Teachers to Prevent the Spread of Flu - (Department of Health and Human Services) - Take the following steps ALL the time and not only during a flu pandemic to help keep your students and yourself from getting sick with flu.

Alaska Kids - This site has great information on how to stay safe, how to stay healthy, and help with homework in the student guide.

Alcohol and Drug Information - (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - A list of resources to help teachers educate students on the dangers or alcohol and drugs.

BAM! Body and Mind Teacher's Corner - (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - This site is a resource for you to incorporate CDC health, safety, and science topics into your classroom. The site also offers your students interactive content to investigate topics for school or for a personal interest.

California AquaSmart - Teachers' Resources - Department of Boating and Waterways of California has put these water safety resources together for teachers.

Eagle Books Series: A Guide for Educators and Communities - (Centers for Disease Control) - The Guide includes more than 60 pages of cultural, physical, and nutritional activities.

Eat Smart - Play Hard! Healthy Lifestyle - Get tons of fun materials that you can use to help your kids eat smart and be active.

Eat Smart - Play Hard! Power Panther Zone - Meet Power Panther^TM! He travels all across the country to talk to kids, like you, about how important it is to eat smart and play hard. He is very fast and physically fit. So he will show you how eat smart and use the Food Guide Pyramid as a guide.

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.

Environemental Health Science Education - For Teachers - Find a variety of educational materials, many of which are standards-based, to expose your students to environmental health concepts

Excellence in Curriculum Integration through Teaching Epidemiology - EXCITE is a collection of teaching materials developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to introduce students to public health and epidemiology, the science used by "Disease Detectives" everywhere.

FBI's Safety Tips - (Federal Bureau of Investigation) - This site provides some important safety tips about the Internet, talking to strangers, and guns.

FCC Kids Zone (Grades K-3) - (Federal Communications Commission) - Have fun with the many quizzes and games at this site, as you learn about this agency. Check out the "In The News" feature written just for you!

FDA Kids' Page - (Food and Drug Administration) - Visit this fun site and learn all about animal care, take a food safety quiz, inspect a warehouse and check out more kids links!

FEMA for Kids - (Federal Emergency Management Agency) - Meet Herman, the spokescrab at this fun site. Read his story about his hunt for a disaster-proof shell. Learn how to prepare for and prevent disasters by taking action now! Play games, take quizzes, read stories and more.

FEMA Kids-Resources for Parents and Educators - This page is full of activities, curriculum, and safety information of you to use in the classroom or at home.

Fire Safety - Learn all about arson dogs, fire trucks, and fire safety. Take the quiz to see how much you have learned.

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!

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.

GirlsHealth.gov For Educators - Get informative resources and tools on teaching young women about health, growth, and devlopment as well as the challenging social issues they face.

Guide for Selecting a Vehicle for Your Next School Activity Trip - (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) - You have planned a school activity trip, and now you need to find the most appropriate means of transportation. There are a number of important points to consider in making your decision. While cost is an important issue, it should not be the primary consideration. Here are some questions and information to help you decide the type of bus that could meet your needs.

Guide to Hiring Bus Companies for Student Extracurricular Activities - (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) - Use these tips to help you make decisions for hiring the right bus company.

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.

Health Information for Teens - (Food and Drug Administration) - Get the facts on important health topics like pain relievers, contact lenses, tabacco, alcohol, and much more.

healthfinder.gov for Kids - (Department of Health and Human Services) - Fun way to learn about health and safety issues. Play games, enter an art contest, learn safe surfing tips, and more at this cool site!

Indian Health Services - Kids Page - Learn more about Native Americans culture. Read their tales and folklore.

Kids and Bicycle Safety - (Department of Transportation) - Bicycle riding is fun, healthy, and a great way to be independent. But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy - it’s a vehicle! Be cool and follow some basic safety tips when you ride.

Kids' Quest on Disability and Health - The Quests can be used in lessons about health, social studies, and tolerance in society. Although students could do a Quest entirely on their own, we suggest that parents and teachers work with students to share ideas, talk about issues raised, and encourage students to reflect about themselves and others.

Learn About Chemicals Around Your House - (Environment Protection Agency) - What should people always do before they even buy a household product? Take the test and find out how you rate!

Medicines In My Home-Teachers' Room - This site includes a lesson plan on safe use of over-the-counter medicines that can be used as part of your health education curriculum.

Milk Matters for Kids - (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) - 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. Find out how much calcium you need every day, and what foods you can eat to get calcium.

Move It - (Food and Nutrition Service) - Use this online chart to help you record your exercise for the week.

MyPyramid for Kids Classroom Materials - Educational materials developed at the elementary school level to help children learn the MyPyramid food guidance system. Lesson plans for teachers are available in three levels: Level 1 (grades 1-2); Level 2 (grades 3-4); and Level 3 (grades 5- 6).

Nebraska - SafeKids.ne.gov - Internet saftey tips for kids.

NIDA for Teens - Parents and Teachers - (National Institute on Drug Abuse) - With these resources, you can help kids understand the science behind drug abuse by completing these lessons at home or in the classroom.

NIDCD - Teachers - How loud is too loud? How does sound travel? The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (whew! that's a mouthful!) has the answers to these questions and lots more info on hearing and sound.

NIEHS Kids' Page - (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) - Learn how the environment affects your health. Get ideas for science projects, tackle some brainteasers, and more.

Otto Otter Water Safety Program - Otto Otter teaches kids to be safe around canals and other water sources. He may be available to visit your school or special event.

Parent's Guide to Kids' Vaccines - (Food and Drug Administration) - Vaccines have contributed to a significant reduction in many childhood diseases, such as diphtheria, polio, measles, and whooping cough. It is now rare for American children to experience the devastating effects of these illnesses.

Ready Kids: Parents and Teachers - (Deparment of Homeland Security) - Here are some great links on being prepared and talking with your kids and students about challenging subjects.

Science Ambassador Program - The Science Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity for current and future science teachers to partner with the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions’ (CDC) Coordinating Center for Health Promotion.

Science Education Resource for Teachers - (National Institute of Health) - Lists links to great pages from various websites and learning tools to publications, all about science and health.

Small Steps Kids - For Teachers - (Department of Health and Human Services) - Check out the new SmallSteps education program. Developed in partnership with Scholastic, materials have been designed to help 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students build Language Arts and Math skills as they learn about health and fitness.

Stop Bullying Now - What Adults Can Do - (Health Resources and Services Administration) - As an adult, one of best ways you can help stop or prevent bullying is to be educated about, and sensitive to, the issue.

Stop Underage Drinking - Educators - (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) - Educators have a unique opportunity to open a dialog about alcohol with their students. Use these resources for more information about underage alcohol use and pointers for broaching the subject with students.

SunWise - (Environmental Protection Agency) - Find out how to protect yourself from overexposure to the sun.

Team Nutrition - To help meet the goal of healthier children, USDA launched Team Nutrition. Learn more about this initiative to help make implementation of the new policy in schools easier and more successful.

The Cool Spot - The following lessons are designed for use in middle-school classrooms or after-school programs, for students ages 11 to 13. More lessons are coming. Check back!

Tox Town for Teachers - Tox Town helps students and teachers learn about environmental health concerns and toxic chemicals pictured in an imaginary town.

We Can! - (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) - Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition - is a national program for families and communities to help children maintain a healthy weight. The program focuses on three important behaviors: improved food choices, increased physical activity and reduced screen time.

YouthRules! - The resources on this web site will help you understand what hours and what jobs teens can work, and help you to talk to your students about preventing workplace injuries.

Other Resources

American Dental Association - Educator and Students - Smile Smarts! is an oral health curriculum for preschool through grade eight students offering flexible, modular lesson plans, support materials, hands-on classroom demonstrations, student activity sheets, and suggestions for further oral health activities.

CodeRedRover.org - The Home Safety Council is dedicated to unintentional home injury prevention education and developing resources for your classroom. Use these tools to teach your students how to spot dangers before an injury occurs.

Disney's Surf Swell Island - Follow Mickey and friends in his "Adventures in Internet Safety"; explore around the island to learn about privacy issues, online manners, viruses, and more.

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.

Girl Talk - Choices and consequenses for underage drinking and a guide for mothers and daughters to prevent it.

Glossary - GirlsHealth.gov - (Office of Women's Health) - Glossary that helps girls (ages 10-16) learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face.

Green School Buildings - Schools everywhere are going green, nurturing children while saving money. Get the facts and learn how you can make the case to build green schools.

Health - Natioanal Science Digital Library - Browse by topic or search.

Health Science Education Tools for Parents and Teachers - Learn To Be Healthy .org - LearntobeHealthy.org is an online health science learning site designed to help educators and parents communicate important health concepts to students. The site contains comprehensive lesson plans, interactive games and activities, webquests and more.

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - This site has a categorized list of sites useful for enhancing curriculum and professional growth. It is updated often to include the best sites for teaching and learning.

MedMyst - Medical Mysteries on the Web - for Teachers - Medical Mysteries is a problem-based adventure game that engages students, the players, in the role of scientist, historian, and detective. There are three missions, each with its own learning objectives. The knowledge gained from each mission will help students understand how infectious diseases are spread.

Military Families Cope with Change - Sesame Street Workshop aims to provide support and significant resources for military families with children between the ages of two and five who are experiencing the effects of deployment, multiple deployments, and combat-related injuries.

Mister Roger's Neighborhood - For Teachers - The information in this area can help you better understand the childhood themes in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and the philosophy behind them. You'll also find discussion ideas and suggestions for follow-up activities for children at home, school, or child care.

Nutrition Resources for Teachers - Fun, hands-on, and interactive activities from Dairy Council's most popular programs help you teach nutrition from pre-K to upper elementary grades.

PBS Teacher - Health and Fitness - Teachers can search the PBS resources by grade and topic.

Playnormous - Teacher Guides - Incorporate Playnormous into your current curriculum using our teacher guide. Allow kids to play our health games and watch our animations between classroom assignments, during free time, or on computer day.

Resources for Teaching Children - National Crime Prevention Council - McGruff can help you reach children with fun and educational messages -- he’s a proven communicator to children of all ages. Below you will find several resources that can help you teach children about crime prevention, including activity ideas and educational worksheets and coloring pages.

Sleep For Kids - Parents and Teachers Page - Learning about children's sleep can help you make sure children get the sleep they need to grow and stay healthy.

Smokey the Bear - Teacher's Resources - Find a teacher's guide, activity book, and poster on how to prevent forest fires.

Teens, Crime, and the Community for Educators - Here's a cool site that gives great tips on keeping you and your community safe.

Your Blood's Amazing Journey - A health activity book that teaches you how your vascular system works. "Blood buddies" show you how the vascular system delivers oxygen and nutrients throughout your body and why you need to eat well and maintain an active lifestyle to keep it healthy.

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