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Using Pop Art Imagery to Inspire Healthy Eating
Create a visual art project about obesity. In this art lesson, 8th graders research and explain the importance of eating healthy and exercise. They document their eating habits in their journal and analyze it.
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Eating the Rainbow: A Student's Guide to Healthy Foods That Grow
Third graders examine the nutritional value of different foods. In this health science lesson, 3rd graders create a daily log of the foods they eat and categorize them. They plan a healthy menu for their family.
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Monitoring an Epidemic: Analyzing Through Graphical Displays Factors Relating to the Spread of HIV/AIDS
Tenth graders differentiate pandemic and epidemic. In this health science lesson, 10th graders analyze how HIV and AIDS affect different countries. They construct and interpret different types of graphs.
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A Miniscule Adversary: Combating Epidemics and Infectious Diseases in America
Tenth graders discover the spread of different diseases in US. In this health science lesson, 10th graders research the role of CDC and PHS in protecting the citizens. They explore documented cases of pandemics and their impact on...
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Advertising for Healthy Habits
Students create ads based on provided topic. In this digital art activity, students role play as graphic designers working on a project for a client. They research about certain health issues and prepare a public poster about it.
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Infectious Diseases: Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis
Young scholars discover the different sources of pathogens that cause diseases. In this health science lesson, students explore different ways to treat infections. They create a persuasive pamphlet on their position on vaccination.
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Do I or Don't I? A Lesson in Making Healthy Sexual Choices
Students role play scenarios about making smart sexual choices. In this health lesson, students discuss the consequences of sexual decisions they make when they are teens. They analyze how these can affect their future and the people who...
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Rabies-The Global Connection!
High schoolers explore common misconceptions about rabies. In this health science lesson plan, students discuss how this disease can be treated and prevented. They research and create an information pamphlet about rabies.
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Inquiry into Infectious Disease: It's a Germy World After All
Students choose a question from a given list and develop an investigation about it. In this biology lesson, students analyze bacterial growth by carrying out a guided experiment. They present their findings in class.
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Taking Care of Me
Young scholars brainstorm on the effects of stress on the body. In this health science lesson, students write journals three times a week about how they feel. They determine strategies to cope with stress.
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Eating for Your Future
Students brainstorm ways to live healthy. In this health science instructional activity, students recipes that are healthy and appealing. They compile all recipes and develop a class cookbook.
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What's on Your Plate?
Students analyze the calorie content of food. In this health science lesson plan, students discuss how excess calories affect our body. They write a healthy meal plan for their family.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Optometrists
This resource provides occupational information about optometrists.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
Read about this fast growing occupation, the educational requirements for assistants and aides, the employment prospects and the salary ranges.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Social Workers
Describes a day in the life of a social worker. Include info on education requirements and expected earnings.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Health Educator
Find out about the career of health educator in this Science Buddies career profile. You can find out who hires health educators and what their on the job work is like as well as the educational requirements to become one. If you enjoy...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: A Day in the Life of Your Heart
Heart rates can be determined by the amount of physical activity your body is engaging in. The more physically active you are, the faster your heart beats. You can measure the rate your heart is beating by taking your pulse. This science...
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American Academy of Audiology
Find news on audiological sciences and the deaf and hard of hearing population. Also find consumer, student and professional resources, conferences and conventions as well as a store.
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American Academy of Forensic Science
Are you interested in forensic science? Explore current topics, careers, and resources that are provided by the American Academy of Forensic Science.
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Career One Stop: Career and Cluster Videos
Resource offers online career videos in 16 industry areas to learn about the type of work performed in a variety of jobs in each industry area.
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National Funeral Directors Association: Trends and Statistics
These statistics provide a brief look at funeral costs, yearly numbers, and death rate, all useful information to consider when thinking about a career in funeral services.
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Amn Healthcare: Nurse Zone
Are you interested in becoming a nurse or a student nurse? This site offers information about different types of nursing careers.
National Academy of Engineering
Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century: Health Technologies
Learners investigate health technologies in the 20th century. Some topics examined are the heart, bionics, and bioengineering. The resource consists of historical information, a timeline, and a personal essay by a key innovator.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Health Care Employment Resources
Explore the Health Care Employment Resources using the Employment Spot career resources.