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Unicef: Voices of Youth
UNICEF's youth section provides information on how to help this famous non-profit with its mission, a forum, real-life stories from people in less-developed countries, educational games and "what do you think" questions, and materials to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Virus Information and Prevention
What are viruses and how do they spread? Find resources for students of all ages that explore the nature of viruses, how they are transmitted, and the healthy habits we can all engage in to prevent their spread. From the common cold to...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: The Brain Eater
Examine the complex relationships among science, public policy and public health, research a disease that poses a public health threat and develop a strategy for limiting the spread of the disease.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Cross Curricular: Science
Explore global health issues by participating in research, discussions and presentations on topics such as exploring the dangers and scientific foundation of nuclear weapons and tracking the discovery, spread and control of disease.
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American Stroke Association: Stroke Knowledge
This abstract from the American Stroke Association discusses the importance of education in the stroke community. Support groups are important partners in stroke education. German study
EL Education
El Education: Operation Kidfit Recommendation Report
Students design a health and human body exhibit for a local museum by researching topics such as infectious diseases across history, anatomy, physiology, health, and nutrition. Students visited four museums across the country to...
National Institutes of Health
Nih Curriculum Supplement for Middle School: Looking Good, Feeling Good
A great resource from the Office of Science Education which provides a curriculum for teaching about the musculoskeletal system, the skin system and how they interact. This curriculum emphasizes choices teens can make to ensure good...
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Working With Environmental Issues
Water is a concern for the health through parasites and diseases in West Africa. This instructional activity emphasizes the importance of clean water.
CNN
Cnn: 10 Things You Need to Know About Anthrax
In an attempt to educate the public during the scare of the anthrax letter attacks in October, 2001, CNN published information on anthrax.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Cancer.gov: What You Need to Know About Prostate Cancer
This site provides an in-depth review of a variety of topics related to prostate cancer including causes, the stages of the disease, prevention, and treatment. Included is a list of terms and definitions.
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Osteoporosis Australia
This site contains information on the Osteoporosis Australia organization. It has useful links for definitions and prevention and treatment measures.
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Muscular Dystrophy Association: News and Features
MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. Find information here on the neuromuscular diseases...
National Institutes of Health
Nih: Aim for a Health Weight
This brief but informative site discusses the role of body mass index and waist circumference in determining your risk of disease and death.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Physical Activity Introduction
Who needs physical activity? How can it help? Find out here with this introduction to physical activity from the CDC.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Physical Fitness Activity
Exercise must be performed regularly throughout life to achieve the benefits of physical fitness, wellness, and disease prevention. In this self-guided unit, you will be introduced to the components of fitness, principles of exercise,...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Veterinarian
If you have an interest in animals and medicine, you might like to check out this Science Buddies career profile about what it takes to become a veterinarian. You can find out the education requirements and the many avenues that...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Healthy, Happy Me
In this health lesson plan, students will learn about germs and how they are spread. The importance of handwashing is emphasized in this lesson.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Osteoporosis and Bone Physiology
This site, from the University of Washington, is designed to educate physicians and patients about osteoporosis and bone physiology.
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Oecd: Millennium Development Goals [Pdf]
This site is a list of goals and targets set forth for the new Millennium as decided by the Millennium Declaration which was signed by 189 countries worldwide. Some of the goals involve topics such as improving primary education,...
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Osteoporosis Resource Centers: What Is Osteoporosis?
This site is offered by an organization of physicians' offices in the Mid-Atlantic region for educating the public as well as the diagnosis, treatment and management of osteoporosis.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Sir Models
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson helps students understand how diseases, epidemics, etc. are tracked by health organizations. Using the SIR (susceptible, infected, recovered) model, students track the number of...
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Nutrigenomics
Learn about the field of nutrigenomics. Nutrigenomics is the study of the interplay between your genetic make-up and what you eat. Are we at more or less risk of disease from their interaction? Can we adjust our eating habits to...
NC State University
The Engineering Place: Germs
A lesson in why it is important to wash your hands so as to prevent the spread of germs.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Washing Hands
Lesson teaching about the importance of washing one's hands to prevent the spread of germs. Includes several simple experiments.