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Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Your Body: The Energy Equation

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play these fun interactive games to learn how food plus sleep plus physical activity equals energy.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Jump Rope

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you can learn all about jumping rope at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention you can find out the health benefits of this exercise, what you'll need to get started, how to play it safe, some good tips, and even the full...
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Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Inline Skating

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn from an expert what it takes to be an inline skater. Discover what gear you will need, how to play, safety tips, and more.
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Website
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Centers for Disease Control: Emergency Preparedness & Response: Floods

For Students 9th - 10th
Doing a report on floods? Wrap it up by telling what people can do to be prepared and safe after a flood occurs. These short articles explain the precautions that should be taken with drinking water, food, sanitation, hygiene, and animals.
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Centers for Disease Control: Fast Stats: Life Expectancy

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives statistics on life expectancy in the United States for males and females by age range.
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Unit Plan
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Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Lurking in the Locker Room

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore a boys' or a girls' locker room to see where bacteria and fungi are commonly found, and learn how to protect oneself.
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Activity
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Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Canoeing/kayaking

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn from an expert what you need to know if you are interested in kayaking or canoeing. Find out the equipment you'll need, safety tips, and how its done.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Figure Skating

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn all about figure skating at this great site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention! Find out what kind of equipment you'll need, how to play it safe, some fun facts, and more!
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Don't Let Asthma Keep You Out of the Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about athletes who didn't let their asthma get in the way of going to the Olympics and about the types of sports best for asthma patients. This website includes links to information on "Famous people who have asthma," as well as...
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Feelin' Frazzled?

For Students 6th - 8th
Find ten tips to help you reduce stress and to feel better emotionally and physically. The tips on this website, which include "Fuel up," "Have fun with friends," and "Take time to chill," will help "Keep you cool, calm, and collected."
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Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Softball

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn from an expert softball player about playing the game of softball. Discover what gear you'll need, how to play it safe, and the science behind the game.
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Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Golf

For Students 3rd - 8th
Meet an expert golfer who will help you learn more about the sport of golf. Discover what equipment you need, how to play, safety tips, and some fun facts.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Std Facts: Hpv Vaccine

For Students 9th - 10th
CDC provides HPV vaccine questions and answers for young females and for their parents.
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Graphic
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Centers for Disease Control: Transmission and Maintenance Cycle in Encephalitis [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Flow chart that shows the mode of transmission of Arboviral encephalitis.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Epilepsy, a Common Disabling Neurological Condition

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Centers for Disease Control talks about what epilepsy is, how many people are affected by it, and what it costs in medical expenses and lost productivity.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Nat. Center for Health Statistics: Hepatitis Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
National Center for Health Statistics provides major statistics for viral hepatitis. Includes Overall cases in the U.S. and related deaths.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Anthrax [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A fact card on anthrax disease explains how it is contracted and treated.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases: Tetanus [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
Brief fact sheet on tetanus includes symptoms and causes.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Measles [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact sheet on the measles infection describes its symptoms, as well as how it is contracted and how it is prevented.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Rubella [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Fact sheet on the rubella virus describes its symptoms as well as how it is contracted and how it is prevented.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Pertussis [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 9th
Fact sheet on pertussis, or whooping cough, describes its symptoms as well as how it is contracted and how it is prevented.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Mumps [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact sheet on the mumps infection describes its symptoms as well as how it is contracted and how it is prevented.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Hepatitis a [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact sheet on the hepatitis A infection describes its symptoms, causes, and ideas for prevention.
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Handout
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Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Tuberculosis [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact sheet on tuberculosis describes how its causes as well as its symptoms and prognosis