USA Today
Kids, Steroids Don't Mix (Pdf)
This article warns against the dangers of steroid use and highlights the causes and harmful effects of abusing steroids in order to get bigger and stronger. Think about the reasons teens are drawn to steroids through discussion questions...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Build a Steroid
In this interactive activity from NOVA, learn about the molecular structure of steroids. See the intermediate molecules that are part of the pathway for synthesizing cortisone from diosgenin.
University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Steering for Steroids
The Tour de France has been under scrutiny because of alleged doping by participants. This article dives into the fray of scandal during one year of the Tour.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Drugonyms
Research factual information about drugs, and work as a team to convey that information to the class.
Other
Anabolic Androgenic Steroids: Effects on Performance
The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science defines anabolic steroids, their use, and their effects and health risks.
Other
Science Alive: The Many Faces of Steroids
This reading is an introduction to the great variety of steroids and their many different uses.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Lipids: Lesson 1
This lesson presents how the structure and function of lipids pertain to living things. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Lipids."
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Do Food Labels Really Say?
An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nida: Information on Common Drugs of Abuse
A comprehensive look at common drugs, including a link to each drug where you can find research reports, infofacts, publications, and notes.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Exercise and Muscle Performance
Physical training alters the appearance of skeletal muscles and can produce changes in muscle performance. Conversely, a lack of use can result in decreased performance and muscle appearance. This site helps students understand exercise...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Are Steroids Worth the Risk
Included in this article from Family Doctor is information on what steroids are and how they harm those who take them. Here, you can read general information on steroid abuse and click links to related information.
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Steroids Facts
A statement from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy about the risks of steroid use.
Read Works
Read Works: Juiced
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about steroid use in Major League Baseball. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Juice Teaching Guide [Pdf]
Steroids are distributed to players on a high school football team, many of them without their knowledge. The coach is arrested when it is discovered. This teaching guide for "Juice" by Eric Walters includes a book summary, discussion...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Teen Health
Abundant resources regarding teens and their health, including nutrition, sexual health, mental health and teen development. Learn how to live a healthy lifestyle now in order to maintain a health one in your later years.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Lipids: Lesson 2
This lesson presents how the structure and function of lipids pertain to living things. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Lipids."
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Steroids (Spanish)
A brief overview about steroid effects and use, with a focus on grades 8-12.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse: Anabolic Steroids
A brief overview about steroids, the effects, and use of these drugs.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Steroids
Steroids are illegal drugs that are bad for you and cause serious health problems, although some athletes continue to use them to get stronger. Learn all about this dangerous drug in this article from Kids Health.
Other
Partnership for Drug Free Kids: Steroids
This article provides information regarding anabolic androgenic steroids. Learn what they are, what they look like, how they are used and their short and long-term effects.
WELL
People.well.com: Web of Addictions: Fact Sheets
This resource provides links to health, addiction, and organizations that offer help.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Muscle Building and Steroids
This lesson will describe the effects that exercise and steroids have on your muscles.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Lipids
Learn interesting facts about the four types of lipids: fats, phospholipids, steroids, and waxes.