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Nimble Fingers: Finger Stretching

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site there are tips about warming up your hands before typing. The site shows you how to stretch and exercise your fingers. Includes helpful typing hints as you go through the exercises. Just click "Next Typing Exercise," at the...
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Cornell University

Cornell University: School Ergonomics Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the hazards of keyboarding and ways to improve the situation. Illustrations of correct seating arrangements are included.
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Oregon Occup. Safety and Health Div.: Computer Ergonomics for Elementary School

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about ergonomics and how it affects computer users. "Workstation Setup" has suggestions for teachers and students to think about as they work at computers.
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Read Works

Read Works: Do You Have Good Posture?

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the bad posture people often develop while sitting at a computer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Do You Have Good Posture?

For Students 2nd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about posture and problems created by sitting at a computer. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in understanding cause and effect.