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Doctor's Dilemma: Advocacy for Whom?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate why doctors feel torn between patients and insurance companies. They examine the health care system and how it affects patients. They discuss one's ability to afford health insurance as well.
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Seltzer Breath

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate "indicator" (Bromothymol Blue or BTB) to test for the presence of certain chemicals in liquids and gases. They compare distilled water and seltzer water for presence of carbon dioxide.
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Occupational Safety & Health Administration: About Osha

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents the mission statement, history, and role of OSHA since 1970 in brief format.
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Osha: Young Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
The premier site for teen worker safety and health information provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Our mission is to help you stay healthy and safe while on the job.
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Osha: Parents of Teen Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about child labor laws and occupational safety for parents of young workers.
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Us Department of Labor: Youth Worker Restaurant Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource was created as a resource for teens who work in restaurants. OSHA provides this eTool to help those working in the restaurant industry to be safe and healthy on the job.
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United States Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), a government regulatory agency, is an excellent source of information on issues concerning workers health and safety.
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Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Sound Level Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page for a hypertext physics course. Users can access subjects ranging from the sound wave parameters that effect hearing and communication to OSHA worplace standards.
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Osha: Fire Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Practical advice about fire safety and prevention.
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Osha: Employer Responsibilities for Keeping Young Workers Safe

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about child labor laws and occupational safety standards for anywhere employing teen workers.
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Osha: Young Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information for teenage employees regarding their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
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Osha: Young Workers: Hazards

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes potential workplace hazards for young workers in order to ensure a safe and positive work experience.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities (IIF) program provides data on illnesses and injuries on the job and data on worker fatalities. Provides numerous charts and tables with statistics...
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The Center for Study of Responsive Law

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for Study of Responsive Law (CSRL) is an organization run by Ralph Nader that researches and encourages institutions to become more aware of citizen-consumer needs. There are links to their projects, resources, and related...
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Us Department of Labor: Jshq: Remembering Frances Perkins

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor under Franklin Roosevelt, from the Job Safety and Health Quarterly. A good description of her tireless work in improving working conditions in the United States. (Published Fall 2002)

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