Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Cool Jobs: Linking Animal Health to Human Health
Scientists who watch out for diseases in wild animals also can play a role in keeping people from getting sick. Check out this Cool Job.
Other
Prevent Disease: Exercise & Preventing Disease
This web-article discusses how exercise not only helps prevent disease, but also improves the health of those who have certain medical conditions. Learn how physical activity helps individuals battle cardiovascular and musculoskeletal...
Morning Earth
Biosphere Community: Microbes: Germs
Scholars explore the science topic of germs. The tutorial consists of definitions, examples, and pictures about germ theory.
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Transfer of Diseases
A science experiment to observe how microbes are transferred by hand contact. This lab creates a model to show students how microbes transfer disease. One student will rub their hand with candy soaked in a yeast solution, then students...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Why Should I Care About Germs
Feeling stuffy? Running a fever? Well, read through this article and learn about the different types of germs and what you can do to prevent them. Don't miss the link that includes articles to similar sites.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Respiratory System Health
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Many of the diseases related to smoking are called lifestyle diseases: diseases that are caused by choices that people make in their daily lives. For example, the...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Preventing Noninfectious Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Most allergies can be prevented by avoiding the substances that cause them. For example, you can avoid pollens by staying indoors as much as possible. You can learn...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Hand Washing Experiment
By conducting two experiments, this lesson plan will help students discover the importance of thoroughly washing hands and the role that plays as a way to prevent the spread of disease.
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National Eating Disorders Association
This resource belongs to an organization trying to prevent eating disorders by creating awareness. A great deal of the resource is geared towards teachers and other professionals.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Crop Rotation
Wikipedia provides a definition of crop rotation, including a brief history and examples.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Hospitals Have Particle Accelerators?
Doctors are using injected radioactive drugs that circulate through the body and act as a beacon for PET scanners. These diagnostic tools can detect the spread of diseases before they can be spotted with other types of imaging. Pedro...
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: Why Is Physical Activity Important?
This site includes a simple list of reasons why getting exercise is important for your physical and emotional well-being. Also, learn definitions and examples of aerobic activities, resistance activities, and stretching activities.
Other
Miniclip: Sneeze
Play this educational interactive online game to learn how sneezing infects other humans with a virus. Children and the elderly are the easiest to infect because of their immune systems. Includes facts about the common cold.
NC State University
The Engineering Place: Germs
A lesson in why it is important to wash your hands so as to prevent the spread of germs.
Other
Pale Reflections: Website for Those Affected by E Ds
Information for those affected by eating disorders, namely anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge-eating, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and self-injury.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Vaccines [Pdf]
Fact sheet describing the importance of getting vaccinations to prevent disease.
University of California
Uc Berkeley News: Pine Bark Extract as an Antioxidant
This page details the results of a Palmer Lab/UC Berkeley study on the antioxidant effects of pine bark extract.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Immunity
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Most B and T cells die after an infection has been brought under control. But some of them survive for many years. These long-lasting B and T cells are called memory...
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Wellness Junction: Exercise Improves Cardiovascular
This brief article from Wellness Junction summarizes research linking aerobic and anaerobic exercise to improved cardiovascular conditions in those with diabetes and high blood pressure. Provided is a list of recommended exercises for...
Other
Disease Detectives: Microbe Dance
Interactive game in which learners identify one of four germs that cause disease, decide which method to use to treat the disease, then decide the best way to avoid the disease. If you win, get ready to do the microbe dance.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Glitter Germs
This lesson plan is designed to give young students a concrete demonstration as to why they should wash their hands with soap and warm water so they will understand that germs are smaller than the eye can see.