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Native North American Dog Breeds
In this trivia quiz, the information focuses on native North American dog breeds. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions and submit answers electronically via this interactive website.
National Institutes of Health
National Eye Institute: Glaucoma What You Should Know
This site from the National Eye Institute offers a detailed fact sheet on glaucoma. Content addresses what glaucoma is, how the eye is damaged, how the disease develops, the various treatments available, and much more. Additional...
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Kids Health: Taking Care of Your Vision
Vision is something that can sometimes be taken for granted until a problem arises. Find out why taking care of your eyes is so important as well as procedure that insure proper eyesight.
National Institutes of Health
National Eye Institute: Health Information
This site provides a wealth of information regarding the human eye. Special focus is given to the diseases and disorders, ranging from age-related mascular degeneration to usher syndrome.
US Food and Drug Administration
Fda: Contact Lenses
This FDA site explains contact lenses: the types, the risks, how to buy, and everyday eye care.
University of Washington
Neuroscience for Kids: Eye Safety
Heed the following warning, "Your eyes are the windows to your brain- Protect Them!" Use this website to learn several eye safety tips.
Other
American Optometric Association: Contact Lenses
If you are thinking of getting contact lenses, this site will inform you of the facts, advantages, and care of them.
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Kids Health: Glasses and Contact Lenses
KidsHealth tells you how eyes work and how they can be corrected if you are having trouble.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Conjunctivitis
Here you can find some comprehensive information about conjunctivitis. Content explores the signs and symptoms of the disease, its causes, risk factors, when to seek medical advice, treatment, prevention, and self care.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Take a Trip: A Journey Through Familiar Places
Using the computer mouse, children carefully move a car through a map of a town while trying to avoid going off of the path. They pass different landmarks and are introduced to them one at a time. The activity provides good hand-eye...
ABCya
Ab Cya: Take a Trip! Jr
Take a Trip Jr is a truly unique activity. You have four lives to carefully move your car through the town maze to reach your destination and learn some fun facts about the location. Be careful to remember the correct path! This activity...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Optometrists
Information is provided on the nature of the work, employment outlook, training, qualifications, and earnings for the occupation of Optometrist.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Gladiators
This illustration shows various types of gladiators, each type with with his specific weapons attributed to him. Gladiators were swordsmen whose profession was to fight for the public amusement. Gladiators are said to have been borrowed...