Web Links

Unit 1: Choosing a Healthy Life

American Dental Hygienists Association
http://www.adha.org/index.html
A person's smile is one of the first things you notice when you meet someone new. Is your smile the best it can be? This Web site will show you how to keep your teeth and gums healthy by eating healthful foods, brushing and flossing properly, and knowing the signs of gum disease. Write down the steps for proper brushing and flossing. Then check your answers at this Web site under the "Oral Health Info" section.

CDC — Choose Your Cover
http://www.cdc.gov/chooseyourcover/index.htm
Did you know that sun exposure is probably the most important environmental factor in the development of skin cancer? At this Web site, you will learn about the sun's ultraviolet rays, the risk factors for skin cancer, and ways to protect your skin. Read the facts about skin cancer, and summarize the information in an article for the school newspaper.

The Eyes Have It—The American Optometric Association
http://www.aoanet.org
Sight is one of our most important senses, and it is hard to imagine life without healthy eyes and good vision. Visit this Web site to find out how the eyes work, what disorders and diseases affect the eyes, and ways to correct vision problems. Go to the "Keeping Your Eyes Healthy" page. Make a chart of common eye diseases that includes symptoms and treatments.

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Unit 2: Nutrition and Fitness

HealthWorld Online: Foods
http://www.healthy.net/nutrit/kitchen/foods/index.html
What are nature's "perfect" foods? Which beverage should you drink most often? Find the answers to these and other questions about the nutrient content of food at this Web site. Use this information to create three days of healthful meals that provide a variety of nutrients.

Shape Up America!
http://www.shapeup.org
Are you physically fit? What can you do to improve your fitness? At this Web site, find out how to assess your fitness level, manage your weight, and improve your physical activity. In the Fitness Center area, under "Information", take the "Physical Activity IQ" quiz.

HealthWorld Online: Medical Self-Care
http://www.healthy.net/library/books/healthyself/sportsinj.htm
Have you heard the expression "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"? Visit this Web site to discover the six most common sports injuries and ways to prevent them. What is the RICE formula for treating minor sports injuries? What techniques should you use once an injured area begins to heal?

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Unit 3: Understanding Yourself and Others

Human Anatomy On-line — InnerBody.com
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
Do you know what your body looks like on the inside? Can you explain how the reproductive system works? Visit this Web site to learn the inside scoop on body systems, organ functions, and much more. Find out more about the endocrine system, and then summarize what you have learned in a brief report.

American Music Therapy Association
http://www.musictherapy.org/
You have read about how music can offer relief from mental and emotional problems. click on the FAQs at this site to find out how a healthy person can benefit from music therapy. Who is qualified to practice music therapy? What are some misconceptions about this type of therapy?

NIMH: Let's Talk About Depression
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depressionmenu.cfm
Did you know that about 4 out of 100 teens get seriously depressed each year? Visit this Web site to learn about depression, including signs and symptoms, myths and facts, and sources of help. Create a public service announcement for teens that emphasizes the importance of seeking help for depression.

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Unit 4: Protecting Your Health

American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org
Did you know that nearly 500,000 Americans die each year from smoking-related diseases? Visit this Web site to learn about smoking and tobacco control, lung disease and related illnesses, and air quality. Click on "Tobacco Control" to find out about the harmful effects of secondhand smoke. Create a poster that illustrates one step that people can take to reduce their exposure to secondhand smoke.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
http://www.madd.org
"In 2000, 16,653 people were killed in crashes involving alcohol." This is just one of the sobering statistics you will discover at this Web site. Learn about alcohol myths and facts, the negative effects of alcohol, and advice for teens about avoiding alcohol. Design a bumper sticker or advertising slogan that warns people about the dangers of drinking and driving.

American Heart Association — Your Heart
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200005
"A healthy heart is a vital part of a healthy person...and we know many things you can do to help keep you healthy," says the American Heart Association. Visit this Web site to find out how to have a healthy heart, lower your risk of heart disease, and recognize warning signs of a heart attack. Make a chart of heart disease risk factors that can be changed, and include suggestions for changing these factors.

National Stroke Association
http://www.stroke.org/
What are the five most common stroke symptoms? What should you do if someone has these symptoms? What are the risk factors for stroke, and how can they be reduced? Find the answers to these and other questions at this Web site. Then take the "Test Your Stroke IQ" quiz to see how much you have learned.

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Unit 5: Personal Safety

National Safety Council
http://www.nsc.org
You have probably heard the saying "Safety First." At this Web site, you will learn why this saying is so important. Find facts, statistics, and tips on a variety of safety, health, and environmental topics. Click on "Online Resources," and view the fact sheets. Choose an activity in which young people might participate, such as inline skating or bicycling, and create a poster or pamphlet that provides safety tips.

HealthWorld Online: Emergency and First Aid
http://www.healthy.net/clinic/firstaid/index.html
Knowing what to do in an emergency can mean the difference between life and death. Visit this Web site to find first aid for emergencies from animal bites to fainting and from frostbite to unconsciousness. Why is it important not to move someone with a neck or spine injury? What are the signs and symptoms of shock? How can drowning be prevented?

American Red Cross — Disaster Services
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/
"Be prepared" is not only the Boy Scouts' motto but also sound advice for weather emergencies. Visit this Web site to find ways to prepare for and stay safe in weather emergencies such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Make a list of items to include in your family's disaster supplies kit. Why is it important to assemble this kit before a weather emergency strikes your area?

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