Scholastic
Prescription Pain Medications
Students study different pain medications and their side effects. In this drug usage activity students read articles and complete a worksheet.
Curated OER
Variations of Pain
High schoolers listen to the song :King of Pain" by the Police. They identify different instrumentation and different rhythmic accompaniments to the opening vocal phrase and explore the text in-depth, discussing the various poetic...
Curated OER
The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra Theme of Guilt and Blame
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 3 short answer and essay questions based on the theme of guilt and pain in TheTragedy of Antony and Cleopatra. Students may also complete their choice of 3 reading activities...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Pain Relievers Work?
Video describes the physiology of pain and how pain relievers such as aspirin and ibuprofen work. [4:14] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does Your Brain Respond to Pain?
Everyone experiences pain -- but why do some people react to the same painful stimulus in different ways? And what exactly is pain, anyway? This learning module walks you through your brain on pain, illuminating why the "pain experience"...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: No Pain, Lots of Game
This science fair project investigates whether video games, and other forms of mental distraction, have the power to relieve pain. You will research and learn about gatekeeper cells, which control how the brain perceives pain, and how...
Curated OER
Kids Health: What a Pain! Kids and Growing Pains
Growing up is something that most kids can't wait to do. As you grow up, you might experience growing pains. Use this site to learn more about the reasons for growing pains and what to do about them.
Other
Story md.com: Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually...
Other
Health Talk Online: Chronic Pain
This comprehensive resource contains individual video interviews with medical professionals and a number of people who have experienced chronic pain. What is chronic pain? What different approaches are used to manage pain? What type of...
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Pain Learning Hub
Find information on acute and chronic pain from symptom recognition to assessment and diagnosis to treatment and long-term outcomes. The information has come from many sources and has been adapted in collaboration with the Pain Centre at...
Other
Traditional Thai Medical Massage
Homepage of professional organization of Thai massage therapists. Information about Thai massage and educational opportunities, as well as suggested books, trainings, and practitioners.
Other
Brown Chiropractic and Acupuncture
This is a commercial alternative health site that offers some basic information about chiropractic and acupunture procedures.
Other
Grief: Getting Over the Death of Someone Close to You
Getting over the loss of someone close to you if a difficult process. This site provides resources for adolescents who have recently experienced such a loss and helps to lead them through this process in the healthiest manner possible.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Who Burns for the Perfection of Paper
This single-stanza poem explains the painful process involved in making legal pads.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Pain Has an Element of Blank
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Pain Has an Element of Blank", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Angelo Gladding and can access a printable version of this piece.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Mystery of Chronic Pain
We think of pain as a symptom, but there are cases where the nervous system develops feedback loops and pain becomes a terrifying disease in itself. Starting with the story of a girl whose sprained wrist turned into a nightmare, Elliot...
Quia
Quia: A Feast of Homonyms
Test your knowledge on Homonyms by using "Matching, Concentration, Flashcards, or Word Search." Site by Quia.com.
Other
Dougy: How to Help a Grieving Teen
There is no method for helping someone grieve that will always prove effective. This site does, however, offer tips for those who want to help a teen manage their grief in an emotionally supportive manner.
Other
Aspirin Foundation: The Chemistry of Aspirin
A simple overview of the chemical structure and function of aspirin. Follow links to learn about the story of aspirin, its reactions, and related products.
Other
American Pain Society
This is the American Pain Society's home page. Check here for up-to-date information about pain, and new techniques to cope with it.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Strains and Sprains Are a Pain
In addition to describing how one might get a strain or sprain, this article offers well-organized, clear advice for those caring for their sprained or strained muscles. Links to related information included.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Have you ever heard of carpal tunnel syndrome? It is a condition that affects your wrist and fingers. Numbness and pain in these areas are results of carpal tunnel syndrome. Read more to learn about the causes of this syndrome, and how...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Back Pain
Resource provides a detailed overview of back pain. Content includes a look at what back pain is, its causes, screening and diagnosis, treatment, prevention options, and more.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Pain: How to Talk to Kids About Their Pain
Learn about how to talk to your chid about how much pain they are feeling and some strategies to help them cope with pain.