Health Inventory

Increase your awareness of your own health and your commitment to it by completing a Health Inventory and Personal Wellness Contract.

Web Links

Chapter 11, Lesson 3
American Council for Drug Education
http://www.acde.org/youth/Default.htm
What kinds of illegal substances are misused and abused by young teens? Research facts at this site about drug abuse. Write up a plan on how you could help make your school drug free. Use the information about the dangers of drugs you find here to advocate for a drug-free environment.

Chapter 11, Lesson 4
Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/introb.html
The brain is perhaps the most fascinating organ in your body. The brain’s complex network of neurons controls everything in your body from breathing to emotions. What made Einstein’s brain special? Do we really only use 10% of our brain? From this site, choose and read one article from a category that interests you. What surprised you most? Make a list of 5 interesting facts you learned from the article.

Chapter 11, Lesson 5
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
http://www.madd.org/under21
"Eight young people a day die in alcohol-related crashes." This is just one of the sobering statistics you will discover at this Web site. Choose the page for “Middle/High School” to 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.

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