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Grades 1 to 12

Backpacks are great, but an overloaded pack can pose a risk of injury to your child. This article suggests ways to be sure that your child's backpack isn't doing more harm than good.
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Benefits of Physical Activity - American Academy of Pediatrics

Grades 1 to 12

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Bilingual Health Information -

Grades 1 to 12

The information on this site was originally developed for limited literacy Spanish and English speaking patients. It offers basic health, nutrition, and lifestyles information in a context which may be suitable for either students or parents in certain specific settings. Lots of illustrations and minimal use of text help make these resources easy to use.
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Book Video: Jeannette Walls - Book Video

Grades 10 to 12

Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle, talks about the inspiration behind writing her best-selling book. A rare glimpse of her mother, as well as hearing her mother speak, unveils the image of a fascinating woman. The video snippet of this articulate author inspires the listener. Many high school English and Psychology classes require this captivating, non-fiction book that deals with the trauma of growing up in a dysfunctional, alcoholic family. A glimpse into the author and her mother's present life is priceless, especially after students read the book.
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In the Classroom:
Project the video onto a large screen for better viewing. Check out other author videos while at this website to see if other contemporary authors you teach have videos.

Changing the Face of Medicine - NIH

Grades 6 to 12

Here’s a site that documents the achievements of female physicians while also providing lesson plans and information that will show students (at all levels) how physicians do their work. The biographies of women physicians – some dating back into the 19th century – are probably the strongest section of this site, but the lesson plans and Flash activities are also well worth a look. This site could be used in history, career planning, science, or women’s history studies.
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In the Classroom:
Take advantage of the free lesson plans offered in this site! There is also a recommended book list which could be a great addition to a classroom reading list, or as a list students can choose from for a book report. This is an excellent site for any study of women in the workplace and the evolution of the medical field.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Information - National Institutes of Mental Health

Grades 1 to 12

The National Institutes of Mental Health offers this site for both public and professional audiences. It highlights characteristics and management of several mental health conditions in children and young people. There is coverage of the relationships between environment and mental health, as well as the role and appropriateness of medication for specific disorders.
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Children and Sports - American Academy of Child Psychology

Grades 1 to 12

1985

Chronic Illnesses and Sports - American Academy of Pediatrics

Grades 3 to 12

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Cook it Quick - University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension

Grades 6 to 12

Students can learn about a variety of foods and tips for eating healthy with this month-by-month collection of recipes, wellness articles, and nutritional links. Each month's information is organized around a central theme (May is National Salad month) that could form the basis for food preparation activities in a family and consumer sciences class.
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Depression in Children and Teens - American Academy of Family Practitioners

Grades 1 to 12

1971

Domestic Violence - Protecting Yourself and Your Children - American Academy of Family Practitioners

Grades 1 to 12

1972

Drinking - Facts for Teens - American Academy of Family Practitioners

Grades 6 to 12

1973

Eat Better America - General Mills

Grades 6 to 12

Load up the facts about nutrition, dieting, and fitness at this site. Articles on health-related issues feature up-to-date information for you and your students.
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In the Classroom:
Sign up for the newsletter for the latest health news. Family and Consumer Science teachers, take the suggestion from this site to "healthify" recipes and have your students doing their own "healthifying." Health/PE teachers might want to share this resources from their teacher web page as a reference or for fitness research projects (especially the ones you assign when students are unable to participate in gym class).

Fact Sheets on Public Health - The American Public Health Association

Grades 9 to 12

This site provides comprehensive fact sheets on current issues in public health. Includes legislative information and advocacy networks. Fact sheets can be used for background information for student research.
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Fitness and Your 13-18 Year Old - American Medical Association

Grades 8 to 12

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Freevibe.com - National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign

Grades 6 to 12

This site is operated by the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and mixes a bit of teen entertainment news with plenty of information on the destructive and dangerous effects of using drugs. Uses stories from real teens along with star-power and hip graphics to address not only teen drug use, but other issues relevant to today’s adolescents.
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Global Issues - Global Issues

Grades 9 to 12

Global Issues are on the minds of students and are applicable in a variety of different classes. Use this site to find articles (frequently updated) on and related topics. Pages can be printed or emailed/bookmarked to another who is interested. Use an RSS feed to stay up to date on changes to the site. Though many of the articles are written by the site owner, the articles have extensive facts, graphs, links, and charts.
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In the Classroom:
Use this site to raise awareness of global issues or as material to teach critical research or expository writing. Students can research other sources for information to verify or debunk the material in the article. Students can analyze information from various sources for bias and use of facts. Have students use this as one of several sources for support in persuasive essays or letters to the editor. Use the articles to practice important reading skills, such as main idea or summarizing, marking up the article on interactive whiteboard. Students can also post findings, viewpoints, and solutions onto a personal or class blog. Have cooperative learning groups choose a topic to research and become “experts” about. Have the groups create multimedia presentations to share with the rest of the class. Have students create a multimedia presentation using Voicethread reviewed here. This site allows users to narrate a picture. Challenge students to find a related photo (legally permitted to be reproduced), and then narrate the photo as if it is a news report. Have students use a mapping tool such as Mapskip (reviewed here) to create a map (with audio) where the global issues are taking place. Another option, have students create videos and share them on a tool such as Teachers.TV reviewed here.

Handsonscotland - Playfield Institute

Grades 9 to 12

This site, designed in Scotland, is primarily for use by adults who have concerns about the behavior or emotional well being of children and teens. However, it could also be useful for a high school health class or psychology class. The site follows a set format: first describing the behavior, pointing out things to consider, questions for further self-understanding, ways to help, and signals that a mental health professional ought to be involved. There are video clips with many of the topics. The site is notable for its straightforward and non-judgmental tone.
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In the Classroom:
Consider sharing the video clips (relevant to your class) on an interactive whiteboard or projector. In health (or psychology) class have students investigate one topic and present their findings to the class in a multimedia format: wiki, blog, podcast, or video. How about having students create a podcast using Podomatic (reviewed here). They might even role-play some of the scenarios. If students create a video, share the videos using a site such as Teachertube (explained here).

While this site might be useful as a resource for a high school health or psychology class, its main benefit is for teachers, parents, and other adults who care for children and teens. Consider adding this link as a resource for parents.

Health Assist - HealthAssist.net

Grades 6 to 12

Confused about the information and myths about health and nutrition? Use this site to gain valuable information about a wide variety of topics. Find articles in categories such as "Food," "Health Conditions," "Remedies and Therapies," "Health Tips," "Health Products," and "Tools and Lists." View a "Tip of the Day," "Latest Articles," "Interesting Health Facts," and "Latest Health News." Click on the abstract of an article of your choice to read the entire article. Sources and References are included.
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In the Classroom:
Students can brainstorm health and nutrition concerns among their class and then work in groups to obtain information and dispel myths. Students can survey their class or school to obtain information on what students their age know. Have groups present information to the class learned through the survey and research on the site. Additionally, students can create a newsletter for the class, school, or community or publish information to a wiki or blog. Students can also create a goal for personal wellness and health. Their action plan can use relevant facts and information from this site. For example, students can research TV viewing habits, habits that can make a person fat, and identifying unhealthy food.

Health Profiles by Country - Pan American Health Organization

Grades 9 to 12

Includes data from dozens of countries regarding the state of sanitary conditions around the world. Profiles provide comprehensive information on specific health issues and resources available in each country.
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