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Curated OER

Kids Health: Living With Stepparents

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site is provided for by KidsHealth. Getting used to your parent's new spouse can be challenging. Remember that it takes time to get to know someone well. Here are some tips and ideas for getting along with your stepparent and...
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Why Is Physical Activity Important?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Story md.com: Type 2 Diabetes

For Students 9th - 10th
Type 2 Diabetes, previously referred to as Adult Onset Diabetes, is the more common type. With type 2 diabetes, your body does not make or use insulin well. Risk factors include obesity and family history.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Keeping Bones and Joints Healthy

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You can help keep your bones and skeletal system healthy by eating well and getting enough exercise. Weight-bearing exercises help keep bones strong. Learn more...
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Looking for Ms. Or Mr. Gene Right: Genetic Screening

For Students 9th - 10th
Before you say, "I do," should you undergo genetic testing to determine if you or your future spouse have any health risks that could be transmitted to children? Address the scientific support for these tests as well as the moral...
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Educational Links: Ask an Expert Sites

For Students 9th - 10th
Ever wondered about, well, anything? Get your burning question answered here from reigning experts in General Science, Astronomy and Space Science, Biology and Life Sciences, Physics, Oceanography, Geology, Weather, and Health.
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Curated OER

Smithsonian Institution Archives: Winifred May De Kok (1893 1969) & Her Children

For Students 9th - 10th
South African born writer and broadcaster Winifred May de Kok (1893-1969) had attended medical school in England during the 1920s and was in medical practice until 1953, when she became a television broadcaster, engaging in discussions...