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Web Link Exercises
Unit 2 Promoting Physical Health
Chapter 4, Lesson 1
Plaque
Attack
Healthy teeth are important for health, nutrition, and digestion.
Remember that plaque binds to the protective enamel on your
teeth and creates tooth decay and cavities. Play the Plaque
Attack game and learn which tools keep your teeth healthy
white.
Healthy
Teeth
You probably already know the basics of tooth care: brushing
and flossing. But do you know what really causes cavities
and why it's so important to keep your teeth healthy? Make
a list of ways you can prevent cavities from ever forming.
For fun, also try one of the experiments listed under "Experiments
and Activities."
AcneNet
Does chocolate really cause breakouts? Does sunlight really
help clear acne? This site dispels common myths and misconceptions
about acne and offers advice on treating this common skin
problem. Read the acne myths and FAQs. Then, list the four
basic causes of acne and four ways to treat it.
American
Academy of Dermatology
Today, magazines and TV shows are flooded with advertisements
for skin care products. How much do you really know about
caring for your skin? Did you know that waterproof sunscreen
can make your skin break out? Do you know the difference between
UVA and UVB rays? To find out, visit this site and learn about
sunscreens, athlete's foot, rashes, and much more.
Chapter 5, Lesson 1
Kids
Food CyberClub
Food keeps you healthy and helps your body grow. Do you know
how? Take the "Food Keeps us Well!" challenge to
learn more.
Chapter 5, Lesson 2
Understanding
the Food Guide Pyramid
You know about the Food Guide Pyramid. But do you know what
counts as a serving? Write down what you eat for a day and
calculate how many servings you consume from each food group.
Do you stay within the limits set by the pyramid? If not,
what can you change about your eating habits?
Chapter 5, Lesson 3
Nutrition
Café
Tracking down the unhealthy culprits in an eating plan takes
a good understanding of nutrition and some solid detective
work. Become a nutrition sleuth and find the missing nutrients
in each of the case files on this site. Can you find them
all?
Chapter 5, Lesson 4
Bodies
in Motion, Minds at Rest
Learn what you can do to get into shape and stay that way.
Set some reasonable goals for yourself. For example, you might
try to do more sit ups, run longer, or lift more weights by
the end of the month. Challenge yourself to achieve your goals.
Chapter 6, Lesson 2
BrainPOP
Want to know how your muscular system works? Are you curious
about what your circulatory system does? Do you want to know
more about keeping fit and eating right? Let Tim and Moby
guide you through a fun and interactive health journey. View
animated movies and cartoons while you learn how to keep your
body healthy.
Chapter 6, Lesson 3
Human
Anatomy On-line - InnerBody.com
If you want to learn more about the human body, this site
will provide all the information you need. Find drawings and
overviews of body systems, 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 part? Check your answers by
clicking on the various body parts and reading the descriptions.
Chapter 7, Lesson 4
American
Heart Association
Did you know that heart disease is America's number one killer?
Visit this Web site and click on "Healthy Lifestyle"
to find out how you and your family members can reduce the
risk of heart disease and stroke. Then, click on "Warning
Signs," and create a poster or public service announcement
presenting the information you have learned.
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and
Immunology http://www.aaaai.org/patients/just4kids/
Sneezing and wheezing is no fun at all, but many people suffer
from seasonal allergies and severe asthmatic conditions. Visit
Dr. Al and the Sneeze and Wheeze Busters. Print out some of
the "superheroes" images and create a coloring book
for younger students to learn about causes and prevention
techniques for allergies and asthma.
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