Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Concussion: More Than 'Getting Your Bell Rung'
This article explains the science of concussions, including the damage they can do to the brain and symptoms of concussion. The article also describes the technology that scientists are using to detect concussion and how helmets are now...
National Institutes of Health
Ninds: Traumatic Brain Injury Information Page
Description of traumatic brain injury, which can lead to a coma. Discusses what TBI is, how it is treated, what the prognosis might look like, and research that is being done in the movie.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Traumatic Brain Injury
A fact page on traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) provides facts and statistics on the occurrences of TBIs, what causes TBIs, and prevention strategies.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Safe Brain. Stronger Future.
Keeping children and teens healthy and safe is always a top priority. Whether you are a parent, youth sports coach, school coach, school professional, or health care provider, this site will help you recognize, respond to, and minimize...
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Merck Manual: Skull Fracture
What is a skull fracture? In this text based article, find out the causes, symptoms, treatment, and effects of this injury to the head.
Read Works
Read Works: Heading Off Trouble
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about concussions and the dangers they present. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Injuries of the Nervous System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Injuries to the central nervous system may damage tissues of the brain or spinal cord. If an injury is mild, a person may have a full recovery. If an injury is...
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Concussions
Learn what happens when you get a concussion and discover some ways you can protect your brain.
California State University
Soccer Safety Tips
California State University provides current research that is finding that heading the ball too often can lead to diminished brain function over time. Heading drills in practice can cause further damage.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Concussion and Head Injury Action Plan
Concussions and head injuries are the buzz in sports today. Address concussion and head injuries in the classroom and provide students resources to research and report on findings.
Other
Ontario Brain Injury Association
An example brain injury program is contained on this page: rehabilitation, cognitive interventions, and neuropsychological assesments.
Other
The Rad Rider Web Site: Homepage
Use this site to meet the comic book superhero, Rad Rider. Read and listen to his comic book adventure to learn important bike safety tips. Then take the online quiz to see if you're ready to bike with Rad.