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The History of America’s Weed Laws
To understand the laws regarding marijuana use in the United States, you can go all the way back to the 1800's to learn about farming hemp, or you can go back to 2018 when California became the sixth state to legalize recreational...
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Noncombatancy and the Seventh day Adventist Church
Upper graders investigate how the Seventh Day Adventists are objectors to the practice of war. The lesson covers the Civil War and examines the church's position about the practice of war. The research extends to modern wars and learners...
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Just Don't Do It!
Students examine a debate over teaching sex education in public schools. After reading an article, they discover how school officials are trying to inform their students but please a diverse audience. They answer discussion questions...
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What Are the Food Groups?
Students discover the four main food groups by categorizing their own diet. In this healthy eating activity, students utilize a chart with pictures of food to identify which food belongs in which food group. Students discuss why eating...
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A Balanced Diet
Students determine which healthy foods comprise a well balanced meal. Using a checklist, students classify foods as healthy or unhealthy. This lesson plan is intended for students acquiring English.
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My Country, My Country: To Vote or Not to Vote
Students view a film about elections in Iraq. They examine the story of a doctor and his decisions to vote. They work together to complete a worksheet about voter turnout.
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What Does Advertising Say About Smoking?
Students analyze the decision to smoke and how it is influenced by peer pressure. The discuss ways to say no to tobacco use.
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Breaking News English: Breakfast Helps Girls Stay Slim
For this English worksheet, students read "Breakfast Helps Girls Stay Slim," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: With Apologies to...
In this historical events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about George Bush as well as Robert Minor. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Listerine: Miracle Liquid or Product in Search of a Purpose?
High schoolers analyze and research the claims of Listerine advertisements and commercials. They observe commercials and ads, then participate in numerous activities to determine the credibility of the claims made by Listerine. ...
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American Medical Association
This resource is the homepage of the association responsible for licensing all medical education programs in the US, and setting the standards for medical education, practice, and research. Contains professional and educational resources.
Grammarly
Grammarly Handbook: Ama (American Medical Association)
This page explains the basics of the AMA citation style including endnotes and bibliographic citatation examples. It also provides a link to the AMA website for more information.
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Jama: Evaluation of the Research Norms of Scientists and Administrators
This article describes a research study that looked at how professional scientists and representatives of scientific institutions rated research behaviors, in terms of how ethical they were, and at what punishments they would assign to...
American Heart Association
American Heart Association: Low Blood Pressure
Presents low blood pressure as a common side effect of pregnancy, some medications, and other circumstances, but as an indication of a potential problem if associated with a provided list of warning signs and symptoms.
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American Diabetes Association: Type 1 Diabetes
What you should know about Type 1 Diabetes, treatment, self-care, nutrition, medication, and more.
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American Podiatric Medical Association
This site for the American Podiatric Medical Association is a good site for information on podiatry.
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American Diabetes Association: Tight Diabetes Control
Article which discusses the importance of keeping tight control (keeping blood glucose levels close to normal) of diabetes.
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American Psychiatric Association: Homepage
Home page of a professional organization of physicians specializing in psychiatry or the treatment of mental and emotional disorders.
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American Association of Medical Assistants
This AAMA Medical Assistant site provides a comprehensive source for professional information including such topics as: education, certification, news/events, journal highlights, and a job source listing.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Fat Becomes a Disease
Article reports on a recent statement from the American Medical Association that obesity should be treated as a disease. Includes a vocabulary list of words from the article.
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Jama: Anthrax as a Biological Weapon
JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association, provides detailed recommendations for measures to be taken by medical and public health professionals following the use of anthrax as a biological weapon against a civilian...
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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy: Career Development
This site sponsored by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, has information about pharmacy careers, schools which offer degrees for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, requirements and other FAQ's for this field.
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American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Home page of an association of college nursing education programs. Their mission is to improve and monitor the educational programs for nurses across the nation. Professional, educational, and research resources are included, as well as...
University of Kansas Medical Center
University of Kansas Medical Center: Respiratory System
What do you know about the respiratory system? Check out this site to learn more about this fascinating body system. This resource features slides of the different parts of this system.