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Health & Physical Education Sciences
For Educators Only...Helpful Links
The following internet links are
arranged by health content and by areas
of
interest for physical education staff.
They will help you find relevant
information for your lesson plans.
Questions? -
Contact -
Elaine van Wickle
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Community & Environmental
Health |
CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH BROCHURE
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/population/children
The brochure examines
various topics such as
asthma, lead poisoning and
health disparities. A
section of the brochure
explores community-based
activities that would
address implementation of
culturally relevant methods
for communities that are
economically disadvantaged
and underserved, and
suffering from the effects
of environmental
contaminants.
SARS
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/faq.htm
Answers to many questions
about severe acute
respiratory syndrome (SARS).
PERSONAL AND CONSUMER
HEALTH
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/PhysicalActivity/
Now Available - FREE
Four-Color Physical Activity
Promotion Brochures. The
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) is
pleased to announce the
availability of four free
brochures to help parents,
teachers, and principals
increase physical activity
among elementary and middle
school-aged youth. These
colorful brochures contain
photos, motivating messages,
and specific activity ideas
for home, school, and
community. The parents
brochure is available in
English and Spanish
versions. To print or order
copies, click on the above
link.
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Alcohol, Tobacco and Other
Drugs |
DRUG
RELATED STATISTICS
http://www.drugabusestatistics.samhsa.gov
Provides the latest data on
drug abuse.
TOBACCO
CONTROL AND RESOURCE CENTER
http://tobacco.neu.edu
See recent decisions and
results of trials involving
tobacco use.
CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE
KIDS
http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/index.php
Contains lots of information
and articles about the
tobacco industry and kids.
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
http://www.lungusa.org/site/c.dvLUK9O0E/b.22542/k.CA6A/Home.htm
Contains information on
asthma, tobacco control, air
quality, advocacy, and
disease and school programs.
TEACHER'S GUIDE - THE
ANTI-DRUG RESOURCE
http://www.theantidrug.com/resources
Teachers Guide is a drug
education resource that was
developed by the National
Youth Anti-Drug Media
Campaign. We provide
teachers with ideas and
resources for incorporating
drug prevention messages
into the classroom.
GUIDE TO TOBACCO CESSATION
http://www.smokefree.gov
Online Guide to quitting
smoking.
TOBACCO INFORMATION AND
PREVENTION SOURCE
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/youth
A wealth of information for
youth and smoking.
BEST
OF THE WEB - DRUGS
http://botw.org/top/Health/Addictions/Substance_Abuse/Drugs/
Links to sites on the topic
of drugs and substance
abuse.
DRUGWATCH
http://www.drugwatch.com/
Comprehensive online medical
database featuring
information about thousands
of medications currently on
the market or previously
available worldwide.
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Family Life and Sexuality |
SHARING VALUES ABOUT
SEXUALITY
http://www.etr.org/recapp/practice/edskillsindex.htm
This site is designed to
help parents identify and
clarify their values and
practice communicating those
values to their children.
WAIT FOR SEX
CURRICULUM-LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
http://www.etr.org/recapp/freebies
Short, take-home assignments
on the topics of goal
setting, puberty, and
abstinence designed for
youth and parents to
complete together.
SEXUALITY INFORMATION AND
EDUCATION COUNCIL (SIECUS)
http://www.siecus.org/
SIECUS develops, collects,
and disseminates
information, promotes
comprehensive education
about sexuality, and
advocates the right of
individuals to make
responsible sexual choices.
NATIONAL EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION HEALTH
INFORMATION NETWORK
http://www.neahin.org/programs/reproductive/index.htm
A great
source of information and
resources. Has good links
to follow.
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Physical Activity |
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EDUCATION LESSONS |
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| OUTDOOR LEARNING |
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| DANCE |
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| AEROBICS |
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| SPORTS |
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| GAMES |
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Nutrition |
MIDDLE OR UPPER ELEMENTARY FOOD CHOICES
http://www.cspinet.org/smartmouth/
Smart-Mouth.org
uses games to teach middle-school-aged
children (and their parents and
teachers) how the food environment
(advertising, portion sizes, school
vending choices) influences their food
choices and how to eat well. Kids can
see how their favorite restaurant foods
stack up, play "true or false" with a
food industry spokesman, and "bite back"
by asking food companies and government
officials to support healthy eating.
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Injury Prevention |
LEARN CPR
http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/
Learn CPR is a free
public service supported by the
University of Washington School of
Medicine. We hope to provide you with
all the information you need to learn
the basics of CPR.
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Personal and Consumer Health |
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/
A-Z Health & Human Development topics,
Health Education and more...
ANTIBODIES
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/operationantibody
Teacher lesson plans on antibodies.
DISCOVERY HEALTH
http://dsc.discovery.com/?channel=DHC
Click on Discovery Health for topics.
Site now includes a new teen center.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
http://www.aap.org
Information on resources and articles
for children's health.
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
http://www.cdc.gov/
Highlights and has
information on current as well as
established diseases and health
concerns.
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Multiple Health Topics |
KID'S SITE
http://www.bam.gov/
Aimed at youth ages 9-13, BAM! was
created to answer kids' questions on
health issues and recommend ways to make
their bodies and minds healthier,
stronger, and safer. BAM! also provides
middle school health and science
teachers with interactive activities
that are educational and fun.
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
http://www.cdc.gov/
Highlights and has information on
current as well as established diseases
and health concerns.
THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE
IN SCHOOLS
http://www.healthinschools.org/students/
The Center for Health and Health Care in
Schools invites you to visit its new
Students portal with links to games,
information, and activities on many
health topics. Please invite your
children and students to take part in
this opportunity to learn more about
their health.
HEALTH FINDER
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
A guide to reliable
health information.
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Websites for Teachers |
DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (DOE)
http://www.doe.state.de.us/
Access to
important information relevant to
standards.LAYERED
CURRICULUM
http://www.help4teachers.com/
Kathie Nunley's layered curriculum, is a
completely student-centered teaching
model using a three layered model, each
requiring a higher level of
understanding.
CREATING RUBRICS
http://rubistar.4teachers.org
RubiStar is a tool to help the teacher
who wants to use rubrics but does not
have the time to develop them from
scratch.
CLASS BRAIN
http://classbrain.com/cb_pta/cb_pta.htm
A fun interactive site with information
and articles for parents, teachers, and
kids, and teens.
STATE HEALTH FACTS
http://statehealthfacts.kff.org/
This resource contains the latest
state-level data on demographics,
health, and health policy, including
health coverage, access, financing, and
state legislation.
CHILD TRENDS DATA BANK
http://www.childtrendsdatabank.org/
The one-stop-shop for the latest
national trends and research on over 70
key indicators of child and youth
well-being, with new indicators added
each month!
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