Blue Web'n Search Results for: Health & Physical Education 168 Sites Found

A Web Quest Series on Creating Non-Violent Schools
http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/nonviolence/
This site, featured on our Knowledge Network Explorer site (www.kn.pacbell.com), offers comprehensive web-based activities where students explore questions related to school safety and consider a variety of ways to help create non-violent schools. Web-based activities include a Hotlist, Subject Sampler, Knowledge Hunt, Concept Builder, Insight Reflector and WebQuest. Each activity is described in the Users Guide and each activity is accompanied by an evaluation rubric. (added 9/13/02 , reviewed 11/10/03 )

Biozone BioLinks
http://www.biozone.co.nz/links.html
This is an impressive hotlist from New Zealand with over 500 links that cover biology, biotechnology, diseases, evolution and microbiology. Links are organized into 16 main topics and 65 subtopics that support health and science education. Browse the main link page for monthly updates. (added 5/10/01 , reviewed 5/10/01 )

College Drinking: Changing the Culture
http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/
Sections for parents, high school counselors, and students give the latest statistics and information about drinking and youth. For students, the materials are often interactive and show how alcohol affects different parts of the body, alcohol myths, and how much alcohol is costing you, in calories and in dollars. You can also enter information into online software that lets you look at how drinking behavior affects your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content). (added 4/13/02 , reviewed 4/13/02 )

Food Force (World Food Programme)
http://www.food-force.com/
Food Force is designed for children aged 8-13 years and provides a variety of information and activities regarding global hunger. There is a teacher section with lesson plans and ideas for classrooms, an interactive world hunger map, a downloadable game, a blog about world hunger, and a pressroom with images and articles. The highlight is the downloadable Food Force game which simulates carrying out a humanitarian relief program. Players fly helicopters, locate starving people, make food drops, then assist the community afterwards. Game located at http://www.food-force.com/index.php/game/ (added 2/5/08 , reviewed 2/5/08 )

GetBodySmart
http://www.getbodysmart.com/
An online examination of human anatomy and physiology using interactive "Flash" animations created by Scott Sheffield based on his 21 years of teaching this material at the university level. Current topics include: Skeletel System, Muscle Tissue Physiology, Muscular System, Nervous System, Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Urinary System, and Histology. Includes interactive tutorials and quizzes. (added 11/30/07 , reviewed 11/30/07 )

Grey Matters: From Molecules to Mind (UCSD)
http://www.ucsd.tv/greymatters/
Grey Matters is an educational series that seeks to enhance awareness of recent developments in brain research. Topics include stem cells, brain development, perception, addiction and sleep, the brain and how it develops, diseases of the brain and nervous system. Each lecture can be viewed in its entirety in streaming video (about an hour each). Each topic includes short video presentations to demonstrate key concepts, background, and supplemental reading materials and lesson ideas created by teachers. Also available in Spanish (http://www.ucsd.tv/greymatters-spanish/) and standards aligned. (added 8/2/07 , reviewed 8/2/07 )

HealthandAge.com
http://www.healthandage.com/
HealthandAge.com is an educational webcenter focusing on issues related to gerontology and aging. Links to age-specific information on Alzheimers, Diabetes, Heart Disease and more. A recent addition, Mr. Long-Term Care links to resources supporting long-term care of loved ones, especially the elderly. (added 4/17/00 , reviewed 3/1/06 )

Heart (Columbus Medical Association Foundation)
http://www.cosi.org/onlineExhibits/openHeart/heart.html
Main sections include Anatomy, Disease, Hospital, Surgery, and Prevention. Hands-on activities within each section let you assemble the heart, do mock diagnosis and treatment, or perform a virtual surgery. Includes a heart glossary. Take some time to explore because there is no Site Guide to provide hints to the extensive content. Requires Flash. (added 3/29/04 , reviewed 3/29/04 )

Infection Detection Protection
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/index.html
A cute, online magazine from the American Musum of Natural History. Divided into sections: Meet the Microbes, a colorful definition of viruses, bacteria, and protozoa; Bacteria in the Cafeteria, a simple game to help children become aware of potential dangers; Infection, a board game that lets you break thru the human defense system; How Lou Got the Flu, explains how infectious diseases spread; Amazing Microbe Hunters, another game that teaches about early innovators, and the Mixed Up Microbe Mystery, which puts players into the position of Epidemiologists -- disease detectives. They track down the causes behind diseases and find ways to control them. Requires Macromedia Shockwave.
(added 12/13/02 , reviewed 12/13/02 )

KidsHealth.org for Kids
http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/index.html
Calling All Kids! Ever wonder how the human body works? What makes you sick? Or how to keep safe? Get all the answers to your health questions in this "kids only" section. Elementary students will like the games like "Hey, What Bit Me?" Teachers can use this as a resource when health related questions come up at school (including the ever popular question "What are boogers?") (added 3/1/00 , reviewed 3/1/06 )

Medicare: Nursing Home Compare
http://www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp
There are times when assisted care facilities are needed for families and friends. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has created a website for those that need to find out more about Medicare, nursing homes in general, and health information. The searchable database lets users narrow their search for a facility by region, county, city (within the United States) and then pull up information about specific facilities in those areas, including inspection reports. (added 3/18/02 , reviewed 3/18/02 )

Oyez Baseball
http://baseball.oyez.org/
Stretch those critical thinking skills a little. Players try to answer questions about similarities between Supreme Court Justices from the United States and baseball players. Perfect for team play; some students might possess a basic knowledge of well-known baseball players while others might know more about the historical and sometimes colorful figures of the Supreme Court. Flash required. (added 11/10/01 , reviewed 11/10/01 )

Plastic Fork Diaries
http://www.plasticforkdiaries.org/index_flash.cfm
Follow six middle school students as they experience first-hand the relationship between food and their changing bodies, cultural differences, the vanishing family meal, nutrition and athletic performance. In a series of episode, you access diaries, letters and notes of a group of people who aren't really friends, but may have more in common than they realize. Along the way, there'll be mysteries, celebrations, disappointments, and regular everyday stuff. Take some time to explore. The site is Flash-intensive. Along the way, you'll find basic information and exotic facts about something in the story. It's usually a particular food, but it might be a place famous for some strange ingredient, or a famous cook, or an unusual way cooking something. This information will include history, cooking techniques, nutritional and medicinal values, and odd facts. Produced by Maryland Public Television. (added 10/14/02 , reviewed 10/14/02 )

Reconstructors Solve Medical Mysteries
http://medmyst.rice.edu
Medical Mysteries is an interactive online game. Students solve mysteries and in doing so learn how infectious diseases are spread. The Missions teach the fundamentals of microbiology, infectious diseases, and epidemiology including virtual labs and are aligned with National Science Education Content Standards. Teacher Pages contain lots of downloadable resources. The Center for Technology in Teaching and Learning at Rice University designed this website with funding from the National Institutes of Health. Requires Shockwave. (added 9/25/03 , reviewed 9/25/03 )

The Reconstructors
http://reconstructors.rice.edu/
Reconstructors is an interactive online game (Shockwave required) that has students work as scientists, historians, geographers, and detectives to solve the medicinal mysteries of drugs that have both helpful and harmful effects. Each episode helps students understand more about drugs and enables them to make more informed choices. Aligned to National Science Education Content Standards. The Center for Technology in Teaching and Learning at Rice University designed this excellent website. Lots of resources for teachers. Requires Flash. (added 1/19/01 , reviewed 9/25/03 )

The Science of Hockey
http://www.exploratorium.edu/hockey
Developed by the Exploratorium with the assistance of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, this site takes you inside the sport and explains the science behind the world's fastest game. The site contains RealVideo and Audio interviews with top scientists and NHL players and coaches. Part of the Exploratorium's Sport! Science site. (added 5/16/97 , reviewed 4/22/99 )

University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/SchoolsOnline/index.html
One of our past Blue Web'n winners, "The Great Plant Escape" came from this source. Now, there are units targeting different grades and disciplines. Need to know about Incubation and Embryology, The Adventures of Herman (the worm), and Apples and More. Let students Walk in My Shoes, as they participate in a variety of activities that increase awareness of aging, the human body, and the role of senior citizens in society. High school athletes will like the information found in Sports and Nutrition: The Winning Connection. (added 3/2/01 )

Virtual Knee Surgery (COSI)
http://www.edheads.org/activities/knee/
This totally Flash-driven tutorial allows users to conduct a virtual knee replacement. You will be guided step by step throughout the procedure and will have opportunities to interact with various tools such as the bone saw, a tool for cauterizing veins, and so forth. Also includes real photos of the procedure in a separate section which are not too gross. Produced by COSI Columbus. (added 2/27/04 , reviewed 4/26/04 )

WhatUDo
http://www.whatudo.org/
December 1, 2001 was World AIDS Day. This website was developed by the faculty and staff of HIV InSite (at the University of California, San Francisco) to provide updated AIDS information to students. Choose from Learn (current AIDS statistics), Talk (interviews with teens involved in working to reduce the numbers of teens infected with AIDS), or Do (ideas for community involvement) to give students information beyond the alarming numbers of new cases of AIDS. (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

1Up Health
http://www.1uphealth.com/
1UP Health is a medical and health information resource containing databases of health articles and reference materials. 1Up Health has extensive information from trusted sources on over 4,000 topics including diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, surgeries, nutrition, poisons, and special topics. There is also focus on family and community health. Major headings include:  Alternative Medicine, Clinical Trials, Diet & Nutrition, Diseases & Conditions, Health News, Injuries & Wounds,  Poisons & Overdoses, Surgery & Procedures, Symptoms Guide, Special Topics, Tests & Exams, and Medical Encyclopedia. Brief articles, no graphics, and a non-technical presenatation make the information  quicklyaccessible to a broad audience. (added 10/15/03 , reviewed 10/15/03 )

5 A Day Fruits and Vegetables (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/5aday
Eating fruits and vegetables is critical to the health of our kids and this nation. Highlights are: Fruits and vegetables of the month; how to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet; recipes and other tidbits. What's really amazing is the huge database of statistical information interspersed throughout the site. Also includes extensive links to related topics. (added 11/10/03 , reviewed 11/10/03 )

Access Excellence Activities Collections
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/
Access Excellence is a national educational program that provides health, biology and life science teachers access to their colleagues, scientists, and critical sources of new scientific information via the World Wide Web. There are many, many resources on this website! The Activities Collections include: 1) The Mystery Spot : Interactive, online scientific mysteries developed by Access Excellence for classroom use. The mysteries encourage student problem-solving and inquiry; 2) Classic Collection: Papers and activities that examine the people and events that have changed the face of scientific knowledge; 3) Fellows Collection: Favorite high school biology classroom activities developed by Access Excellence Fellows; 4) Activities-To-Go: Innovative, successful teaching strategies and activities to help students learn scientific concepts and processes. Please note: Activities-to-Go is searched at http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/ATG/; 5) Teacher's Lounge: Share ideas and 'talk' with the creators of the activities found here; and 6) Partners' Collection: links to activities created by other scientific organization and groups. Sponsored by the National Health Museum. (added 11/12/04 , reviewed 11/12/04 )

Alphabetical Index of Health Topics ( National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/external/faq/alpha.htm
This listing consists of information on a variety of environmental health topics, including answers to some common environmental questions. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences conducts basic research on environmental health and environment-related diseases. (added 12/6/04 , reviewed 12/6/04 )

BBC Science Human Body
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/
A rich site that covers a variety of topics using multiple approaches (factual text, flash movies, interactive quizzes). Sections include: Interactive body (organs game, skeleton game, muscle game, nervous system game, puberty demo); Psychological tests (Can you read faces? What disgusts you? Are you a thrill seeker?); and printable versions for handouts. (added 7/14/03 , reviewed 7/14/03 )

BobQuits
http://www.bobquits.com/
Many smokers start sometime during their K-12 years. Here are two great websites about quitting. (See also MaryQuits http://www.maryquits.com/). The smokers in these documentaries are real people. It's easy to become involved in their stories because we all know and possibly love someone just like them. The American Legacy Foundation is dedicated to building a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit. The Foundation was established in March 1999 as a result of the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) between a coalition of attorneys general in 46 states and five U.S. territories and the tobacco industry, and is funded primarily by payments designated by the settlement. The Foundation has two goals that guide its work toward creating tobacco-free generations: to arm all young people with the knowledge and tools to reject tobacco and to eliminate disparities in access to tobacco prevention and cessation services. Designed for high or low bandwidth (Flash). (added 11/1/04 , reviewed 11/1/04 )

Celebrating Sondheim
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/exploring/mt/sondheim/artsedge.html
Looking for ways to movement, multiculturalism and logical/mathematical intelligence in lessons? Look to the teaching resources at this ArtsEdge website for Into the Woods, Jr., Sondheim's Into the Woods, and Dancing in the Park with Friends. (added 5/29/02 , reviewed 5/29/02 )

Chocolate Chip Cookies: to eat or not to eat (WebQuest)
http://collier.k12.fl.us/weblessons/cookiewq/index.htm
Student Pages contain the actual webquest. Working in teams or all together (for younger students), students gather clues to determine if chocolate chip cookies should be eliminated from our diets. Teacher Planner section assists in implementing this webquest by helping plan for modification, timeline, needed materials, and the grouping and managing of students. Aligns to several Florida State standards. Other materials available to download and use as part of the project. Designed by Grace M. Vaknin, Instructional Technology Department, Collier County Public Schools. (added 12/17/04 , reviewed 12/17/04 )

Crown of Africa: Unlocking the Secrets of Mt. Kilimanjaro
http://www.altrec.com/features/crownofafrica/
Can you combine a geography lesson with fitness training? Learn about the history of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and the gear and training it takes to make a successful climb. Study the geologic formations, and what those features mean to trekkers climbing the peak. The information comes from altrec.com, a lifestyle destination website. (added 9/29/00 )

FamilyEducation Network
http://www.familyeducation.com/
Created "to help parents help their children succeed," Family Education Network provides parents with resources to help them activiely participate in the learning process. The site includes articles about child development, learning disabilities, national education trends, local community news, and more. Articles, advice, and discussion forums are sorted by age group. (added 2/5/99 , reviewed 8/3/99 )

Fear of Physics
http://www.fearofphysics.com
As the creators of this website say "We created this site to be a friendly, non-technical place for you to come and "play" with the laws of physics for a while." For Elementary School teachers, this gives you ways to better explain the physics of the world around us. Middle School and High school students can try the different simulations, including Sound, Making your Jump Shot, and Zero G. Illustrations will appeal to students as something they could accomplish, and the explanations let everyone gain a better understanding of physics (added 9/7/01 , reviewed 9/7/01 )

Firefighter Protective Clothing Tour
http://www.ci.davis.ca.us/fire/pct/
Every piece of standard firefighter gear is shown along with videos, sound bytes, and information about how and why the gear is used. You can rotate items, such as the helmet. Small informational windows pop-up and provide further explanations. Short videos are of firefighters responding to calls. Click on "Extras" to see firefighting gear for special fires. Very cool, from the City of Davis, California. (added 1/19/03 , reviewed 1/19/03 )

Habits of the Heart (Science Museum of Minnesota)
http://www.smm.org/heart/
Habits of the Heart was developed as a resource for students and teachers interested in learning about the cardiovascular and circulatory systems. Some of the things you will find in this site are: lesson plans, classroom and online activites, videos, links to other sites, and information about lungs too! (added 2/19/07 , reviewed 2/19/07 )

Human Genome Project: Exploring Our Molecular Selves
http://www.genome.gov/Pages/EducationKit/online.htm
The Human Genome Project (HGP) began in 1990 as an effort by researchers from around the world to map and sequence the human genome - the totality of human DNA - as well as the genomes of important experimental organisms, like yeast, the nematode worm, and mouse. In 2000, the collaborators in the HGP announced the completion of a draft revealing the sequence of 90% of human DNA. In February 2001, the initial analysis of the genome sequence was published in the scientific literature. To mark this occasion, the Human Genome Project has released a free, multimedia educational kit, The Human Genome Project: Exploring our Molecular Selves. This web page contains the online version of the education kit's CD-ROM. There are modules available for download (http://www.genome.gov/Pages/EducationKit/download.html) as well as modules for online viewing. Some modules require a media player. From The National Human Genome Research Institute. (added 1/25/05 , reviewed 1/25/05 )

Immune Attack (Federation of American Scientists)
http://fas.org/immuneattack/
An exciting, 3-D game in which high school students discover the inner workings of the body's circulatory and immune systems, as they pilot a tiny drone through the bloodstream to fight microscopic invaders. This educational video game that introduces basic concepts of human immunology to high school and entry-level college students. Designed as a supplemental learning tool, Immune Attack aims to excite students about the subject, while also illuminating general principles and detailed concepts of immunology. The Teacher Guide is very complete and includes learning objectives, lesson plan, vocabulary, curriculum alignments, instructor menu, questions for students and classroom extensions. Aligns to various state and national standards. (added 6/17/08 , reviewed 6/17/08 )

It's My Life (PBS Kids)
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/
It's My Life is organized across five topic "channels": Friends, Family, School, Body, and Emotions. Printable activities include journal pages, discussion questions, worksheets, and word puzzles. Lesson Plans on Bullies , Home Alone, Smoking, Eating Disorders, and Drug Abuse. It doesn't say it; but seems perfect for girls. Comments from a staff member's 13 year old daughter indicate "it's great." (added 1/9/04 , reviewed 1/9/04 )

Just One Night
http://www.pbs.org/justone/
"I had a few drinks with friends, then a few more with strangers. When the night was done, one life had ended, another was shattered. All in just one night." Tom Boyle's tragic experience should increase awareness of the consequences of drunk driving. He notes "Life really is about choices, and I hope this program can be some help toward saving lives in the streets." The site includes transcripts from the PBS show, educational resources, and more. (added 6/18/99 , reviewed 7/6/99 )

Learn.Genetics
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/
The Genetic Science Learning Center is a University of Utah outreach education program to help people understand how genetics affects life and society. Offerings include free hands-on activities using low-cost materials; WebQuest to guide student exploration of online materials; learning guides; bioethics case studies; lesson plan suggestions; PowerPoint and Overhead presentations; additional links; and access to professional development. Requires free registration. (added 5/19/08 , reviewed 5/19/08 )

MEDLINEplus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
With over 9 million biomedical journal article abstracts, Medline is highly regarded by medical professionals. MEDLINEplus offers MEDLINE plus links for health topics, dictionaries, organizations, news, and more. From the National Library of Medicine. (added 8/13/99 , reviewed 9/4/99 )

Mesoamerican Ballgame
http://www.ballgame.org/
Take me out to the ballgame, as played in Mesoamerica, the subtropical area between present-day countries of Mexico and El Salvador. Learn about the eight major cultures found in this area between 1500 BC and 1519 AD, as well as the effect of the Spanish conquest in this region. Then, explore the architecture of the court, as well as the the balance between sport and religion within the game. Offline activities include creation of masks, clay effigies, headdresses and clay ballgame figurines. (added 10/4/01 , reviewed 10/4/01 )

Open Wide and Trek Inside (NIH)
http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih2/oral-health/default.htm
Open Wide and Trek Inside, designed for grades 1 and 2, consists of lesson plans, which are accessed through the Teacher's Guide section of the Web site and the multimedia student activities, which are accessed through the Student Activities page. The Web-based activities for students are only one part of the curriculum unit. The Lesson Plans provide the framework for both the hands-on classroom activities and the Web-based multimedia activities that make up this curriculum supplement. Together, the classroom and multimedia activities enable students to gain a deeper understanding of the science behind this important topic, and how it relates to human health. Open Wide and Trek Inside developed with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)is a creative, inquiry-based instruction program, designed to promote active learning. This curriculum supplement is designed to help students develop the following major goals associated with scientific literacy: 1) to understand a set of basic scientific principles related to oral health; 2) to experience the process of scientific inquiry and develop an enhanced understanding of the nature and methods of science; and 3) to recognize the role of science in society and the relationship between basic science and human health. Some parts in Spanish. (added 1/7/05 , reviewed 1/7/05 )

P.O.V.: Every Mother's Son (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2004/everymothersson/
In the late 1990s, three victims of police brutality made headlines around the country: Amadou Diallo, the young West African man whose killing sparked intense public protest; Anthony Baez, killed in an illegal choke-hold; and Gary (Gidone) Busch, a Hasidic Jew shot and killed outside his Brooklyn home. "Every Mother's Son" tells of the victims' three mothers who came together to demand justice and accountability. It covers the concept of community policing, interviews with law enforcement officials and other experts, and a community safety interactive quiz. There is also a "Behind the Lens" perspective on the filmmakers, Tami Gold and Kelly Anderson. See Educator Resources for lesson plan. (added 10/25/04 , reviewed 10/25/04 )

Preventing Mad Cow Disease in California
http://www.interactworks.info/madcow/madcowquest.htm
Mad Cow Disease is a fatal brain illness with unusually long incubation periods measured in months to years, and is caused by an unconventional transmissible agent. The student role in this WebQuest is to act as a Public Health Officer who has been directed to address the perceived threat of Mad Cow Disease affecting citizens in California. The task is to craft a persuasive public service announcement that effectively communicates the facts about Mad Cow Disease and educates individuals on the actual risk for exposure. Created by Interactworks. (added 6/30/04 , reviewed 6/30/04 )

Safety House
http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/NR/internet/static/safetyhouse/index.html
Doll-house lets you explore room by room with short, interactive popup windows that inform on injury prevention, carbon monoxide, fires, poisons, and lead poisoning dangers within each room. Related links embedded in some of the popup windows leads to more info. The house is so cute, it seems likely it could be printed and repurposed for something else. From the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. (added 5/2/03 , reviewed 5/2/03 )

Science, Tobacco, and You
http://scienceu.fsu.edu/
Designed for fourth and fifth grade students and teachers, this site contains a multi-disciplinary unit combining media literacy (adsmarts) with science and psychology. Available in English and Spanish. (added 9/8/00 )

ScienceInTheBox
http://www.scienceinthebox.com
Scienceinthebox.com covers a range of interesting and entertaining topics! The site was created to share the science behind Proctor & Gamble's laundry and cleaning products with a focus on addressing sustainable practices and products which embrace social responsibility as well as environmental practices. Product development and other considerations are presented. Users can select topics can be saved into a File Basket, downloaded, and printed. The interactive pages are particularly fun - especially the history of washing - http://www.scienceinthebox.com/en_UK/publications/interactivecontents_en.html. The glossary in the side menu provides definitions for numerous chemicals and terms. Product safety sheets can get pretty technical; so there's something for everyone here on a subject that we might not give much thought. (added 9/21/04 , reviewed 9/21/04 )

Sports Illustrated for Kids
http://www.sikids.com
Use this entertaining site to engage sports fans. Articles could be used for reading practice, and stats could support math activities. (added 8/15/98 , reviewed 3/18/99 )

Talking With Kids About Tough Issues
http://www.talkingwithkids.org/
Another useful site created by the Kaiser Family Foundation (and Children Now), Talking With Kids About Tough Issues provides an overview of the health concerns facing many of our students. Explore topics such as sex, HIV/AIDS, violence, alcohol, and drug abuse. This online resource is a helpful place for parents to go to learn positive strategies for communicating with their children. Simple, yet powerful, the message is clear that our kids need us. (added 2/5/00 )

World in the Balance (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/nova/worldbalance
World in the Balance, the companion Web site to NOVA's Earth Day special, features educational resources on population and the environment. Produced by TV station WGBH Boston, World in the Balance provides interactive population maps, classroom role plays, and activities including a population growth calculation, a global trends quiz, and a demographic matching game. The site also offers articles, expert interviews, and recommended links and books. Drawing from moving personal stories in India, Japan, Kenya, and China, World in the Balancegives visitors a deeper understanding of the massive baby boom in developing nations, the plunging birth rates in industrialized countries, and the impact these trends will have on the global environment. (added 4/16/04 , reviewed 4/16/04 )

Adolescence Directory On-Line
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
Adolescence Directory On-Line (ADOL) is an electronic guide to information regarding adolescent issues and secondary education. This collection of electronic resources is intended for parents, educators, counselors, researchers, health practitioners, and teens. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 10/8/99 )

AIDS WebQuest
http://haworth.org/wqaids.html
This AIDS project consists of visiting at least three websites containing timelines, disease information and the AIDS quilt project website in order to gain an understanding of the history, signs, symptoms, and risk factors for the disease AIDS. After gathering the needed information into a supplied packet of outline notes/questions, the student will write an essay and create a quilt (of paper or other media)displaying the information they have learned. A scoring rubric is supplied for both teachers and students and teachers can link to a page containing the lesson plan, objectives and NJ Core Curriculum Standards. (added 4/9/04 , reviewed 4/9/04 )

American Social Hygiene Posters (1910-1970)
http://special.lib.umn.edu/swha/IMAGES/home.html
This site is a searchable database of old posters on a variety of social issues such as dance, family, hygiene, mental health, sexual abstinance, and more from 1910-1970. Many would be a great starting point for discussion. Presented by the Regents of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and the University Libraries. (Another neat image search tool at http://digital.lib.umn.edu/ lets you search multiple collections!) (added 11/10/03 , reviewed 11/10/03 )

Australian Canned Food
http://www.cannedfood.org/
An interesting look at everything you ever wanted or needed to know about canned food! There's history, recipes, nutrition, food sensitivity guides, how cans are made, food safety, even a comic. Biased of course to the metric system; but still oddly useful. (added 11/25/03 , reviewed 11/25/03 )

Benefits Checkup
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
Sponsored by the U.S. National Council on Aging, this website allows senior citizens (or those concerned for senior citizens) to check confidentially to be sure seniors are getting the benefits they are entitled to. Fill out the online forms, and when you finish, there will be a list of links to programs that person(subject to qualification) might use to supplement income, improve nutrition, or lower utility bills. (added 6/8/01 , reviewed 6/8/01 )

Biothreats in our Midst
http://www.interactworks.info/biothreats/index.html
This activity is designed to teach students about anthrax exposure and helps them gain a better understanding of terrorism. Sections divided into Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies. A "flashy interface" but a simple format lies beneath. Each section suggests an activity or two. You must then use the "Links" to locate the information required to complete the activity. Requires Flash. From the Naval School of Health Sciences. (added 7/19/04 , reviewed 7/19/04 )

BrainPOP
http://www.brainpop.com/
Featuring animated movies that explain matters of health, science, and technology, this site offers useful information in kid-friendly packaging. The site includes banner ads. (added 7/9/99 , reviewed 7/16/99 )

Campaign for our Children
http://www.cfoc.org
Every 26 seconds a U.S. teenager becomes pregnant. This site offers statistics, stories, teacher resources, and more to help combat this problem. (added 5/15/96 , reviewed 4/9/99 )

Care For Animals
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/default.asp
This site, presented by the American Veterinary Medical Association, is an excellent site for helping young children learn about caring for pets. 'Animated Journeys' is easy to navigate and contains areas such as 'Selecting a Pet' and 'Pet Health.' 'Pet Stories' contains stories written by children and children can use an online form to submit their own pet stories.'Kids Corner' contains a mix of activities about animals. (added 9/10/02 , reviewed 9/10/02 )

Common Sense
http://www.pta.org/commonsense/
With guidance for handling tough situations, this PTA-created site strives to prevent drug abuse in children and teens by educating parents. Highlights include online bulletin boards, a family room with fun activities for families to do together, and a voting booth where visitors cast their ballots on the issue of the month. (added 7/10/98 , reviewed 8/12/99 )

Conect TeleProjects: Kids and Fitness
http://exchange.co-nect.net/fitness
You and your students can join in on two teleprojects based on physical fitness. Students can create a vitual athlete by looking at the various characteristics that make an athlete great. Or, students can work as a class team and compete with classes all over the world to increase their physical activity for the week of April 25-May 4, 2001. (added 3/16/01 , reviewed 2/23/02 )

Creating Safe & Drug-Free Schools: An Action Guide
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/ACTGUID/index.html
Produced by the Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice, and the Office of Elementary & Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, this Action Guide provides extensive background information and useful action steps to creating a safe and drug-free school. (added 7/4/97 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

Depression Central
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html
This site is a "central clearing house for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia, Dysthymia and other mood disorders." (added 7/18/96 , reviewed 5/28/99 )

Education Site for the Olympic and Paralympic Games of 2002
http://www.uen.org/2002/
Created by the Utah Education Network, this site features curriculum for each of the 79 countries that will be participating in the Olympics, as well as information about the Torch Relay, venues, and sports. You will find lessons and activities under Curriculum, or under Countries (Click on the country, then look at the right side of the page for the link All about CountryX) (added 1/21/02 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Food Science Experiments and Learning Opportunities
http://www.foodscience.psu.edu/outreach/fun_food_science.html
Compiled by Dr. Luke LaBorde of the Department of Food Science, Penn State University, this website is full of links to information, experiments, classroom activities, and much more dealing with food science. (added 6/13/05 , reviewed 6/13/05 )

healthfinder (Espanol)
http://www.healthfinder.gov/espanol/
healthfinder is a free guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, now available in Spanish. Developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, healthfinder links to selected online publications, clearinghouses and government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public. (added 10/24/01 , reviewed 10/24/01 )

Heart: A Virtual Exploration
http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/heart.html
From the Franklin Institute, this sirages students to explore the heart's development and structure, blood circulation, the history of the heart science, and health. Includes quizzes, lesson plans, resources, activities, and a glossary. (added 3/14/96 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Home Economics Archive
http://hearth.library.cornell.edu/h/hearth/index.html
HEARTH is a core electronic collection of books and journals in Home Economics and related disciplines. Titles published between 1850 and 1950 were selected and ranked by teams of scholars for their great historical importance. The full text of these materials, as well as bibliographies and essays on the wide array of subjects relating to Home Economics, is available. You can browse by subject, alphabetic index, or dates. There is also a simple search at http://hearth.library.cornell.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?page=simple&c=hearth (added 1/8/07 , reviewed 1/8/07 )

HomeworkSpot.com
http://www.homeworkspot.com/
HomeworkSpot is a good place for students to start homework that requires online resources. Resources are grouped by grade level (elementary, middle school, and high school) and by theme (the Human Body or Space or Dinosaurs). The reference section contains current events, libraries, museums, and a reference desk. This finding aid links to many other sites worth and is worth having in your backpack! (added 10/20/00 , reviewed 4/14/04 )

InSite Fitness
http://www.insitefitness.com.au/
It is the mission of InSite Fitness to make up to date and accurate information available to those seeking knowledge in this area. Healthtips, Lessons (check out Movement Terms) and Articles allow students and educators to learn more about the workings of the human body. Think about having students do peer evaluations of exercise movements, to judge their effectiveness. (added 12/18/01 , reviewed 12/18/01 )

Kidnetic.com
http://www.kidnetic.com
Kidnetic.com is a resource for raising a healthy child and offers special sections for parents and educators. Check out the Bright Papers and Frequently Asked Questions to get the facts about children and physical activity, healthy eating and self-esteem. The Kidnetic.com Parents’ Guide provides lots of ideas and tips to get the whole family involved in making healthier food choices, managing portion size, and getting active together. Try making one of the fun Kidnetic.com recipes like "Brewed Monkey Brain Stew" (it's really chili, silly!) or make a "Groovy Grape Ape Smoothie." There are games to play inside or outside, individually or in groups. The Leader’s Guide is a lesson-based curriculum guide (not standards-based) for health professionals and educators to use when working with patients and students. Learn more about Kidnetic.com resources and download copies of the Leader's Guide and Real-Life Guide for Parents at http://www.ific.org/kidnetic (added 2/4/07 , reviewed 2/4/07 )

Kids Food Cyberclub
http://www.kidfood.org/
Kids today want cheeseburgers and soda, not milk and tossed salad. It is harder than ever to get them to eat right. That's why the Connecticut Association for Human Services and Kaiser Permanente developed this wonderful Web site, designed to teach 3rd to 5th graders about food and nutrition. The site is divided into sections, including "Food Keeps Us Well," "Rate Your Plate," and "Food Facts." Each features an interactive quiz with feedback to test and reinforce learning. Highlights of the site include "The Club Cookbook" where visitors are invited to send in their favorite recipes and "Books We Love to Read." A section for parents features fun and educational activities to do with children, and a downloadable Teacher's Guide (PDF) includes lesson plans and classroom activities.Control Strip Extension FaxMonitor FBC Indexing Scheduler Folder Actions Instant Palm Desktop Open Transport SNMP Time Synchronizer Finder AOL Scheduler Eudora Pro HyperCard. (added 5/1/98 , reviewed 8/27/01 )

KidsHealth.org
http://kidshealth.org/
All about kid's health, this site is a safe place for kids to find out more about their bodies and feelings. Parenting information ranges from child behavior and development, to nutrition, general health, surgery, and immunizations. (added 3/27/96 , reviewed 7/24/99 )

KidSource Online
http://www.kidsource.com/
KidSource offers in-depth children's education and health care information and includes articles, discussion forums and more. (added 5/15/96 , reviewed 5/28/99 )

Krooz Controlled
http://www.kroozcontrolled.com/kids/
This website is all about bicycle, pedestrian, and automotive safety for kids. Did You Know? gives parents andE teachers materials to present and review with children. Games and Activities reinforce theElessons learned, include a great online version of Crack the Code. (added 9/20/01 , reviewed 9/20/01 )

Lab Tests Online
http://www.labtestsonline.org/
You have to go a lab to have a test run following a trip to the doctor. Why? This site will tell you, in fairly plain language, what tests look for andEhow that test is done. Articles include Inside the Lab and Follow the Sample. Chem and Life Science lab teachers might want to use this site in the classroom to tie in good lab habits and careers. (added 8/10/01 , reviewed 8/13/01 )

Life in Sports: Job Profiles
http://www.lifeinsports.com/profiles.htm
Students can use this site to learn about other careers in the sports industry. Teachers can use this to help students explore different career options, look for careers they can get started in now, and chart the difference in pay in this field. (added 6/30/01 , reviewed 6/30/01 )

Lifeguarding
http://www.chiave.com/clients/jbpub/lg/
Online tutorials teach the basics of lifeguarding, including professional CPR, First-Aid, and Lifeguarding (with simulations). This was developed for a professional training company, but is made available to the public through the work of the National Safety Council. This would be a great site to begin career exploration, showing there is more to some jobs than meets the eye. (added 1/25/02 , reviewed 1/25/02 )

Medicine and Madison Avenue
http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/mma/
These ads illustrate the variety and evolution of marketing images from the 1910s through the 1950s. The collection represents a wide range of products such as cough and cold remedies, laxatives and indigestion aids, and vitamins and tonics, among others. Compare health information with media literacy and U.S. History. (added 5/29/02 , reviewed 5/29/02 )

Memory (Exploratorium)
http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/index.html
Originally designed as part of an exhibition at the Exploratorium that ran from May 22, 1998 to January 10, 1999, the website will be available indefinitely and includes a wide variety of resources. Features includes a Sheep Brain Dissection to see how memory works in a brain, games to help stimulate memory, short articles about memory, and a series of archived webcast lectures on memory. There is a good list of links which may be obsolete since it was created in 1998. From the Exploratorium, museum of science, art and human perception. (added 4/16/04 , reviewed 4/16/04 )

Moving & Learning
http://www.movingandlearning.com
Offering articles, activities, resources, and services related to the role of physical education and physical activity in the child's life and education. (added 9/28/05 , reviewed 9/28/05 )

National Agricultural Library Kids' Science Page
http://www.nal.usda.gov/kids/
Offers information about science, with subcategories including animals, environment, food and nutrition, and plants. This website, created by the National Agricultural Library, also links to sites with information about the scientific process and science fairs, with special links to information on the ethical treatment of animals in science. Teachers can use the links to find recommendations for book purchases for their school libraries. (added 1/5/01 )

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
http://www.missingkids.com/
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) "spearheads national efforts to locate and recover missing children and raises public awareness about ways to prevent child abduction, molestation, and sexual exploitation." This site includes an education section with an online brochure on Child Safety on the information highway, safety curriculum, and more. (added 12/2/97 , reviewed 5/3/99 )

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
http://www.ncadi.samhsa.gov/
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) is the information service of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. NCADI is the world's largest resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse prevention. NCADI services include an information services staff, free materials, customized searches, and more. (added 11/7/96 , reviewed 1/31/03 )

National Mental Health Information Center
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
National Mental Health Information Center is sponsored by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Read about programs, mental health issues, and other information; find order forms for specific documents; and link to individual state mental health resources. Some information is available on safety in schools. There are also links to Spanish language sites. (added 3/23/01 , reviewed 10/28/03 )

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
http://www.safeyouth.org/home.htm
The National Youth Violence Prevention Center organizes current statistics, publications, and research on violence committed by and against children and teens. Find the latest information and programs from all the US Agencies that deal with the issue of violence and minors, including the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and the Department of Justice. Resources are grouped for use by parents, professionals, and teens. (added 2/23/01 )

NBC American Dreams School Project
http://www.bay-breeze.com/americandreams
This website contains lesson plans and activities for middle school and high school classes based on a variety of themes highlighted in the American Dreams program. These include topics such as family relationships, friendship, love, war and peace, sibling conflicts, school, courage, diversity, grades, and heroes. The interdisciplinary materials will focus on the content areas of language arts, social studies, and the arts. All educational materials are correlated to national educational standards. (added 2/2/04 , reviewed 2/2/04 )

NutritionData's Nutrition Facts Analyzer
http://www.nutritiondata.com/index.html
Play with it before lunch! NutritionData (ND) generates nutrition labels and provides simplified nutritional analyses such as foods that are lowest in carbohydrates, highest in protein, or that match any other dietary restrictions or goals. Translate confusing ingredient labels with ND's Food Additive identifier or browse a list of the 50 Most Popular Foods. You can even analyze your daily dietary intake using the "Pantry." Pretty amazing site. (added 8/12/03 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

PE Central
http://pe.central.vt.edu/
Designed for physical education teachers, students, and parents, this site includes assessment ideas, PE lesson ideas, health lesson ideas, instant activity of the week, and equipment purchasing. (added 8/30/96 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Physical Education Integrated Learning Packages
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/
From the British Columbia Ministry of Education, this site outlines curriculum for grade < ahref="http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pek7/petoc.htm">K-7, 8-10, and 11-12 physical education. The site includes learning outcomes, instructional strategies, assessment strategies, and learning resources. (added 10/10/97 , reviewed 8/12/99 )

Physical Education Lesson Plans
http://www.pittschools.org/aes/physed8.htm
These are online lesson ideas for teachers to use offline, both inside and outside. Games, activities, and classroom management ideas are easy to implement. Integrated curriculum ideas, fitness activities, and dances are included. From Physical Education Specialist, John Williams, Ayden Elementary School, North Carolina. (added 12/1/00 , reviewed 11/12/04 )

Promoting Better Health for Young People Through Physical Activity and Sports
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dash/presphysactrpt/
Ten strategies for improving the physical fitness of young people, and the adults they will become, are listed in this report by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education. This report is of interest for any parent, teacher, administrator or school board member interested in improving student health and decreasing obesity in the general population. (added 12/8/00 )

School Psychology Resources Online
http://www.bcpl.net/~sandyste/school_psych.html
This hotlist links to sites of interest to the school psychology community. (added 1/19/96 , reviewed 5/15/99 )

Shape Up America!
http://www.shapeup.org/
Shape Up America provides updated information on weight management and physical fitness through surveys, public service announcements, press releases, and more. Visitors can also determine their Body Mass Index (BMI), a ratio between weight and height that correlates with body fat. (added 4/14/97 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

Teenage Life Online
http://www.pewinternet.org/reports/toc.asp?Report=36
In late 2000, the Pew Internet & American Life Project surveyed 754 youth ages, 12 through 17, who go online and an equal number of their parents (of whom 87% go online) to discover how youth and their parents have incorporated Internet tools into their lives. Find out how the teens view the technology and its effect on friends, family, and school work. (added 6/30/01 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Teens, Crime and the Community
http://www.nationaltcc.org/teens/index.html
Teens, Crime and Community (TCC) is a joint program of the National Crime Prevention Council and Street Law , Inc. TCC is a national program where teens get involved in crime prevention to make themselves safer and their communities stronger. This website provides opportunities for students to learn leadership and get involved in their community. (added 9/12/02 , reviewed 9/12/02 )

The Fitness Files
http://fyiowa.webpoint.com/fitness
How much exercise is required to get fit? What's the right activity? What's the best way to prevent injuries? What foods are healthiest? Find out the answers to these and other fitness questions by exploring the quizzes, self-tests, and pages in this site. (added 4/7/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

The Food and Nutrition Information Center
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
You'll find everything you ever wanted to know about food here. The wealth of resources include searchable databases on topics like "Food and Nutrition Software and Multimedia programs" and "Healthy Schools Meals Training Materials." You'll also find hot lists on subjects ranging from "Audio Visuals by Topic" to General Nutrition here, but that's not all! The "Healthy School Meals Resource System," USDA Reports, and "Food Borne Illness Education and Information Center" are but some of the other features of this outstanding site. (added 5/22/98 , reviewed 5/15/99 )

The Forgetting: A portrait of Alzheimer's (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/theforgetting/index.html
This site is divided into sections called: Symptoms, Experience, Risk Factors, Coping, Together Time, and Resources. Within each section, you will find information as well as interactive tests, graphics, and statistics. Written in a simple, approachable format. Covers medical and  practical aspects. (added 2/23/04 , reviewed 2/23/04 )

The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games
http://www.upenn.edu/museum/Olympics/olympicintro.html
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology presents this website which compares the Ancient Olympics and the modern Games. Learn if the athletes were amateurs or pros, or study if politics influence the Olympics past and present. Additional links include the Ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum. (added 5/31/00 )

The School Psychologists' Home Page
http://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/psych/psych.html
Have you ever wondered what School Psychologists do, or wanted to ask a question about your child but worried about confidentiality? Do you need "just in time" emergency information, or want to learn more about teen depression? The School Psychologist has the information that parents, school faculty or students need about the important issues affecting young people today. Created by the Bartow County School System, features of this award-winning site include "Ask Your School Psychologist", a Crisis Intervention Resource Manual and "What is a School Psychologist?" (added 2/13/98 , reviewed 5/1/99 )

The Weather Channel On The Web!
http://www.weather.com/
This site offers weather information including forecasts, information about meteorology, severe weather safety tips, and more. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 10/8/99 )

The WholeFamily Center
http://www.wholefamily.com
The WholeFamily Center is an award winning interactive site which addresses the concerns of modern families. Featuring an on-line magazine and separate marriage, parenting and teen centers, sensitive topics like infertility, anorexia, infidelity and teen suicide are discussed. WholeFamily uses RealAudio and Drama to portray problems and solutions. Psychologists comments add authenticity to the many subjects dealt with in an honest, straight-forward way. Caution: some sensitive marital & social problems discussed. (added 1/16/98 , reviewed 4/5/06 )

Tox Town (National Library of Medicine)
http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov
Tox Town provides information on everyday locations where you might find toxic chemicals. It includes descriptions of chemicals and links to authoritative chemical information on the Internet. It also focuses on how the environment can impact human health. Tox Town uses color, graphics, sounds and animation to add interest. Tox Town's target audience is students above elementary-school level, educators, and concerned citizens. Tox Town also offers some resources in Spanish (http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/espanol/) and has a text version for folks who don't use Flash (http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/index.html). (added 4/2/04 , reviewed 4/2/04 )

Which disease is most deserving of our research dollars?
http://www.bham.wednet.edu/online/disease/disease1.htm
Designed for 7th grade students, this Online Student Research Project puts the learner in a problem-solving role. "Our Washington legislature has set aside $5,000,000 for research to find cures for three of the most deadly diseases affecting mankind. It is your job as an appointed committee to prioritize the funding for the research of the following diseases: AIDS, Heart Disease, Cancer." This activity makes use of the Internet and "pay-for-service" information (EBSCO and Electric Library). Online staff development modules show how to build these kinds of activities. (added 8/20/97 , reviewed 8/14/00 )

Y? The National Forum on People's Differences
http://www.yforum.com/
The goal of this memorable web site is simple but profound; to get people talking. Racism, stereotyping and other difference-based problems can be the result of misinformation or ignorance. This forum offers visitors the unique opportunity to confront their feelings head-on by asking difficult or embarrassing questions of people from different cultural or ethnic backgrounds. Past topics include subtle racism, sexual orientation and ageism, and the interactions are edited to make them clear and suitable for general audiences. "Dare to ask. Dare to answer." (added 4/15/98 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

Yellow Jackie
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/mspot/yjackie/
Yellow Jackie is an click-through science mystery that should take about an hour to solve. You are "hired" on as crew to help sail a yacht across half the Pacific. After a storm, you will use science-based clues to solve a mystery. This is one of a series of online science mysteries created for Access Excellence @ the National Health Museum (AE@NHM), a national science education program. Through AE@NHM, high school biology and life sciences teachers gain access to colleagues, scientists, and critical sources of scientific information via the World Wide Web. See the Teacher page for tips on using in the classroom (http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/mspot/yjackie/teachers.htm) Copyright Access Excellence and The National Health Museum. (added 3/25/08 , reviewed 3/25/08 )

Your Health Daily
http://www.yourhealthdaily.com/
This page from the New York Times Syndicate includes the latest health news, common topics, and discussion groups. (added 1/17/96 , reviewed 3/22/99 )

Youthealth.com
http://youthealth.com/
Child Health Monitor presents health information in easy to digest nuggets for children and young teens (ages 6-14). Inner Explorers goes inside the human body to discover a cough. Healthbeats examine Body Parts, Keeping Healthy, Medical Conditions, Growing and Developing, Aches and Pains, and First Aid. Flash is required to view the site. (added 7/10/01 , reviewed 9/21/04 )

Zoothland
hhttp://www.zooth.com/
Flash animations of brushing, flossing, and the mouth are supplemented with some online games for dental hygiene. The most useful part of this site may be in the Teachers section, where diagrams of teeth can be printed for use in classrooms. (added 3/6/02 , reviewed 3/6/02 )

YouthInfo
http://www2.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/youthinfo/index.htm
Posted by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, this informative Web site is useful to students writing essays, teachers developing programs to address teens at risk of dropping out, and parents facing some of their most challenging child-rearing days. Among the very interesting information you'll find: Profile of America's Youth, Trends in the Well-Being of America's Children and Youth, and a fact sheet on Adolescent Physical Activity and Health . (added 9/19/96 , reviewed 2/8/05 )

Dairy Council of California Educators Page
http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/edu/index.html
Since 1919, Dairy Council of California has been an innovator in nutrition education. An Education Advisory Panel provides a grassroots perspective about what kind of programs and services are needed by teachers and health professionals. You will find Lesson Plans, articles, and free handouts appropriate for parents and students. Some materials for the lessons must be ordered (free for California residents) ahead of time. (added 6/25/04 , reviewed 6/25/04 )

Eating Disorders - A WebQuest for 7th and 8th Grade
http://www.mathrocks.net/webquests/ED_Webquest/index.htm
This webquest for middle school students opens with a scenario where a student has died from an eating disorder. The task at hand is to get a better understanding of the different types of eating disorders, their causes and their symptoms, and to then share that information with other middle school students. This webquest provides a good opportunity for students to work in teams and to then share important knowledge with their peers. (added 9/20/02 , reviewed 9/24/02 )

Food Safety Website
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/foodsci/agentinfo/
North Carolina Cooperative Extension's Food Safey Information is a "gateway" containing over 600 food safety links. The site is divided into 10 main categories: Meat, Fish & Seafood, Poultry Milk & Dairy, Eggs, Fruits, Hot Topics, Vegetables, Resources, and Organisms of Concern. If a simple, low tech resource is what you are looking for, this is it. (added 12/7/02 , reviewed 12/9/02 )

Franklin Institute's Hotlist for Health & Fitness
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/health.html
This collection of Web sites relating to nutrition, fitness, and various diseases and ailments includes resources for teachers. (added 11/25/95 , reviewed 4/22/99 )

Gamekids
http://www.gamekids.com
A "place to learn about and play fun games and activities that are not computer or video games," most of the information on Game Kids has been written by kids. Games are categorized into tag games, water games, tea party, holiday games, slumber party, and more. Some of these should be useful for classroom of playground activities. (added 3/17/97 , reviewed 3/4/04 )

Just Say No! An Alcohol Awareness Website for Grades 9-12
http://www-personal.umd.umich.edu/~jobrown/justsayno.html
This site educates teenagers about the dangers and the consequences of alcohol. It can be used by young people as an information site, as well as by classroom teachers as a resource for classroom activity ideas. (added 5/23/97 , reviewed 4/15/99 )

Kathy's Resources on Parenting, Domestic Violence, Abuse, Trauma & Dissociation
http://www.mcs.net/~kathyw/home.html
The title says it all! Although intended for adults, this site includes a ratings system to help steer older kids to appropriate resources. (added 3/14/96 , reviewed 5/13/99 )

Life's Playbook Online
http://www.lifesplaybook.com
This site is designed to help students achieve their personal best. It offers chat rooms for teens, new interactive monthly themes, and resources for parents and teachers. (added 6/25/97 , reviewed 10/30/02 )

Mouse Party
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/addiction/drugs/mouse.cfm
A simple interactive Flash activity that lets users "experiment with drugs" and the effects on their brains. There is a specific focus on neurotransmitters and the brain's reward pathway. Breadcrumbs at the top of the page lead back to supporting data on the brain's reward pathway (http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/addiction/drugs/) and ultimately to the New Science of Addiction (http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/addiction/). Explore for more interactive activities. From the University of Utah. (added 10/30/07 , reviewed 10/30/07 )

Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans
http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/document/frontcover.htm
The newly revised goals by the U.S. Department of Agriculture attempt to guide the public back to reasonable weights and eating habits by stressing fitness, a healthy base of foods, and making sensible choices. Look at revised weight charts, excercise recommendations, then dietary recommendations to see how you measure up and what you can do to improve your chances of living a long and healthy life. (added 6/5/00 , reviewed 11/18/07 )

Office of News and Public Information Webcast Archives
http://www.nap.edu/webcast/webcast_list.php
The Office of News and Public Information helps both news media and the general public find out about the hundreds of projects underway at the National Academies. The National Academies brings together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and technological endeavor to address critical national issues and give advice to the federal government and the public. Webcasts are available from 1999 to the present. See the left-side navigation menu for access to publications, online articles, interviews with scientists, and more. (added 6/10/07 , reviewed 6/10/07 )

Prevention Yellow Pages
http://www.tyc.state.tx.us/prevention/40001ref.html
Dedicated to "the prevention of youth problems and the promotion of nurturing children," the Prevention Yellow Pages offers over a thousand links to the best available prevention material, including books, journal articles, research reports, program descriptions, government documents, online resources, web sites, and more. (added 1/13/97 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

Public Health Image Library
http://phil.cdc.gov/Phil/default.asp
Although created to support people in the public health arena, this database has a variety of images that can be used in high school health and life science classes. Use the search feature on the home page, or click the search to browse the categories available. A search for body parts (such as lung) was not very helpful, but a search for disease returned hundreds of slide and autopsy images. (added 1/21/02 , reviewed 1/21/02 )

Schneid's Volleyball Page
http://www.volleyweb.com/
This is the consummate site for volleyball players and coaches. The site includes drills for serving, defence, bumping, footwork, jumping and much more. Offensive and defensive schemes are laid out as are rules, score sheets and statistics/record keeping sheets. Additional information is included on stretching, fitness, sports medicine, and nutrition. (added 2/18/97 , reviewed 1/27/03 )

This is a Game Ladies (PBS)
http://www.pbs.org/thisisagame/
Women are changing the look of sports, the perception of strength and what it means to be an athlete - a woman, an athlete and taller than most of the boys. Explore the intersections of private struggles and public contests on our timeline of the Scarlet Knight's breathtaking 2000-01 season. Meet Coach Stringer, her team, and key staff. You'll find out who made this season what it was, and learn what it takes to get a college team ready to play. Curious about the life of a scholarship athlete? Think you have what it takes? Take our quiz and find out. You'll also get tips from a pro, Sheryl Swoopes, a WNBA player since 1997. Consisting of short segments of text and video, it's a little bit of entertainment and a little bit of education on what it takes to succeed. (added 1/7/05 , reviewed 1/7/05 )

USFA Kid's Place
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/kids/flash.shtm
The United States Fire Administration (USFA) created this site for the purpose of keeping children and their families safe from fire. This site includes activities such as an interactive game, puzzles and coloring pages. This site also includes a link to the site for Fire Prevention Week (October 6 through 12). (added 9/20/02 , reviewed 4/7/06 )

Virus Outbreaks
http://www.who.ch/outbreak/outbreak_home.html
Produced by the World Health Organization (WHO), this page reports on various diseases. (added 12/11/95 , reviewed 7/24/99 )

Walking and hiking - World's largest trail database
http://www.hejoly.demon.nl/
This website contains resources for the avid hiker, with links to information in most countries where hikers are found. Each country link can include General pages with hiking resources (including logs kept by hikers) and links to organizations and clubs. (added 9/7/01 , reviewed 9/7/01 )

Whonamedit.com
http://www.whonamedit.com/
Whonamedit.com is a biographical dictionary of medical eponyms trying to present a complete survey of all medical phenomena named for a person including a biography of that person. Eventually, this will include more than 15.000 eponyms and more than 6.000 persons. To find a particular person, use the "List persons by last name"-function. Alternatively you can find all persons linked to a particular eponym listed at the top of the eponym description. To find a particular eponym, you may either browse through the categories or perform a free text-search. Side navigation links of special interest: Eponyms A-Z, Biographies by country , and Female entries. A bit special and unusual. (added 4/30/08 , reviewed 4/30/08 )

Your Genes, Your Health: A Multimedia Guide to Genetic Disorders
http://yourgenesyourhealth.org/
This site has a wonderful animated explanation of the causes of Sickle Cell Disease. For other disorders, such as Cystic Fibrosis, Hemophelia, Neurofibromatosis, and Huntington Disease, there are areas where patients talk about the consequences of having the disorder, treatments and tests. (added 4/29/02 , reviewed 4/29/02 )