Web Links

Unit 1: A Healthy You

American Dental Hygienists Association
http://www.adha.org/index.html
You have probably heard the expression, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." This Web site will show you how apples can also help keep the dentist away. Find out how to keep your teeth and gums healthy by eating healthful foods, brushing and flossing properly, and knowing the signs of gum disease. Visit the Kids Stuff area, and click on the "Play a Game" link to test your knowledge of healthful after school treats.

The Eyes Have It—The American Optometric Association
http://www.aoanet.org
It has been said that the eyes are the "windows of the soul." Visit this Web site to check your "Eye Q." Find out how the eyes work, what disorders affect the eyes, and ways to correct vision problems. Go to the "Keeping Your Eyes Healthy" section. Make a chart of common vision conditions that includes a brief description of each one.

CDC — Choose Your Cover
http://www.cdc.gov/chooseyourcover/index.htm
Did you know that taking care of your skin during adolescence can reduce your risk of skin cancer as an adult? Visit this Web site to learn about the sun's ultraviolet rays and how you can protect your skin from them. Create a poster showing the five ways to cover up while in the sun.

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Unit 2: The Healthy Body

HealthWorld: Foods
http://www.healthy.net/nutrit/kitchen/foods/index.html
This Web site is a great place to find detailed discussions on a variety of foods from soup to nuts. Within each food group or category, you will find information about the nutrient content of individual foods. Use this information to create a menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for one day. Be sure to include foods from all of the food groups that provide as many different nutrients as possible.

Human Anatomy On-line — InnerBody.com
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
If you want to learn more about the human body, this site will provide all the information you need. It presents drawings and overviews of body systems, discussions of organ functions, a variety of body animations, and plenty of interesting facts. Quiz yourself by viewing the image of the digestive system and identifying its parts. Do you know the function of each? Check your answers by clicking on the various body parts and reading the descriptions provided.

American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org/
Most of us take breathing for granted, but how much do you really know about your lungs? Visit this Web site to find out about lung health issues, including asthma, smoking and tobacco control, lung disease, air quality, and environmental health. Click on "Air Quality." What are some common lung hazards? How can you protect your lungs and prevent lung disease?

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Unit 3: Protecting Your Health

American Heart Association
http://americanheart.org/
Did you know that heart disease is America's number one killer? Visit this Web site to find out how you and your family members can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Create a poster or public service announcement that identifies the warning signs of a heart attack or stroke.

CDC's TIPS: Tobacco Information and Prevention Source
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/osh/tobacco.htm
"Each year, smoking kills more people than AIDS, alcohol, drug abuse, car crashes, murders, suicides, and fires--combined!" This is just one of the incredible facts about smoking and tobacco that you will learn at this Web site. Click on "Tips 4 Youth" and check your knowledge of tobacco.

American Red Cross — Disaster Services
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/
If a weather emergency hit your area, would you and your family be prepared? Visit this site to find safety tips for weather emergencies such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes. Choose one type of weather emergency, and create a pamphlet that would help people be prepared and stay safe.

NCADI: For Kids Only
http://www.health.org/kidsarea/kidsarea.htm
You know that alcohol and other drugs can be dangerous, but do you know why? At this Web site, you will learn about the negative effects of drugs on the brain. Find out how you can help someone who has a drug problem and how you can say no to drugs. Click on "Be Smart Don't Start!" and choose "Pick a Brain." Create a chart that compares the effects of alcohol, marijuana, drugs, and inhalants.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology
http://www.aaaai.org/public/just4kids/default.stm
Sneezing and wheezing can be no fun at all, but many people suffer from seasonal allergies and severe asthmatic conditions. Visit Dr. Al and the Sneeze n' Wheeze Busters. Print out some of the "superheros" images and create a coloring book for younger students to learn about causes and prevention techniques for allergies and asthma.

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