Curated OER
Integrated Pest Management
Students compare and contrast the role of the honeybee in nature. They find information by using a variety of resources that could include the internet. Students take part in a paper and pencil formal evaluation with questions that...
Curated OER
Afghanistan in ruins
Students think about and internalize how they would help to rebuild a country. They study the meaning of global interdependence and why rich countries help poor countries. They also explore different types of international aid and...
Curated OER
CALORIE COUNTDOWN
Pupils will categorize foods according to their components and energy content.1. Design a large bulletin board with sections for carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
2. Ask students to bring labels and packages of different food products....
Curated OER
Indoor Air Quality
Students examine the role of pollution indoors rather than outdoors. They identify pollutant sources and complete a KWL chart. They also measure pollutant levels and discuss how they can improve air quality.
Curated OER
Helping Each Other, Near and Far
First graders examine their knowledge of the world as a larger place than just their immediate environment. They examine how people in Africa are fighting malaria and other issues. During the lesson plan they listen to a story about the...
Curated OER
Beginning Critical Reading - The Flu
In these critical reading worksheets, students read the story about the flu. Students answer 3 questions about the story and their explanations.
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Compare Health Issues in Ecuador and the United States
As a class watch a presentation about the issues facing health care in Ecuador. After viewing, have students discuss the differences between the United States and Ecuador's health care issues such as mortality rates, diseases, and ratio...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Health Topic: Women's Health
From assisted reproductive technology to women's safety and health issues at work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers many women's health issues.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: u.s. Department of Health: Helping Hands [Pdf]
A comprehensive approach to aid students in their awareness of what occurs during a natural disaster. Focuses on the health issues that threaten a community as well as the agencies that respond to the crisis.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Elimination of Leprosy as a Public Health Problem
This World Health Organization site offers information on the history of leprosy as well as the way the disease works and current efforts toward global elimination.
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Health Information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides a comprehensive resource on health issues. Browse hundreds of health topics using the alphabet index or click into health news especially for men, women, seniors, minorities, and...
BBC
Bbc: Development and Health
This interactive website is a lesson for students in determining the factors that divide developed and developing countries. Major health issues of each are also included. Archived.
WebMD
Web Md: Slideshow: What Your Nails Say About Your Health
Like reading the tea leaves, you can look at your fingernails to determine some common, or even serious health problems.
National Institutes of Health
Nih: The Heart Truth: A Campaign for Women About Heart Disease
This comprehensive resource offers information about cardiovascular diseases for women and includes major risk factors.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Diabetes
Discusses diabetes as a serious public health problem. Very comprehensive site with information on diagnosing and living with the disease, health insurance issues, prevention, and more.
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Home page of the organization, with numerous links to diabetes research, health issues, statistics, and more. Includes easy to use search tool for related information.
PBS
Pbs: Now: Global Health
Explore resources to connect the cultural, social, economic and political effects of disease on individuals, families and communities. Study philanthropic efforts of Bill Gates, research world health issues and write a grant proposal.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Climate Change and Public Health
Article discussing the very real impact of climate change on human health, and the importance of adaptation planning to address public health problems. These problems can include heat-related distress, chronic conditions affected by...
National Institutes of Health
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
Outstanding source of information on Alzheimer's Disease from the United States government. Has links to other resources on this topic.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Then and Now: Public Health From 1900 to Today
This project has young scholars research and present findings on various diseases as they relate to public health and historical significance.
University of Washington
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation : Gbd Compare
Impressive visualization of the causes of death in every country around the world. You can choose to have the data displayed in different chart forms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.30 Cardiovascular Health
Learn about some health problems related to a person's cardiovascular health.
Other
Sophe : Focus Areas: Sophe Health Topics
Provides short synopses of the many health issues and causes of illness or disability facing students today.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Teacher's Corner: Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Through a series of lessons, teachers can introduce students to epidemiology. Each lessons includes activities with teacher background information. The lessons can all be taught together or teacher can choose ones most applicable to...