Web Links

Unit 1: Your Total Health

CDC — Choose Your Cover
http://www.cdc.gov/chooseyourcover/index.htm
What do a hat, a beach umbrella, and sunscreen have in common? They all help to protect your skin from the sun. Visit this Web site to learn about the sun's ultraviolet rays, the risk factors for skin cancer, and ways to protect your skin. What are the three major types of skin cancer? Who is at risk for skin cancer? How can skin cancer be prevented?

American Dental Hygienists Association
http://www.adha.org/index.html
When you think of all the times you use your teeth each day—for eating, talking, and smiling—you realize why healthy teeth are so important. At this Web site, you will learn how to take care of your teeth and gums by eating healthful foods and brushing and flossing properly. Click on "Oral Health Info" and identify the warning signs of periodontal disease. How can this disease be prevented?

The American Optometric Association
http://www.aoanet.org/keeping-eyes-healthy.html
Keep your eyes healthy! Visit this Web site to learn how the eyes function, what disorders and diseases can affect the eyes, and ways to correct vision problems. Create a chart of the types of corneal modifications that are currently available to improve vision. Include a brief explanation of each procedure.

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Unit 2: Social and Public Health

National Crime Prevention Council: Teens
http://www.ncpc.org/teens.htm
Did you know that violent crime is the second leading cause of death for all Americans aged 15-24? Visit this Web site to learn about ways to resolve conflicts peacefully, stop school violence, and stay safe in your community. Write a short story about two teens involved in a conflict and how they find a peaceful resolution.

Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Protection
http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm
Have you ever purchased a product that did not live up to its claims? Visit this Web site to learn how to be a wise consumer, avoid scams, and get your money's worth. Click on the "Diet, Health and Fitness" link, and read an article on dieting or exercise equipment. Summarize the information in a brief report.

Consumer Education for Teens
http://www.wa.gov/ago/youth
Do you know the saying "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is"? Visit this Web site to learn how to avoid product scams and rip-offs and to protect your rights as a consumer. Read about one of the topics that interests you, such as music clubs or Internet scams. What did you learn from this article? How will you use this information the next time you shop?

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Unit 3: Fitness and Nutrition

Shape Up America!
http://www.shapeup.org
What are the benefits of physical fitness? What is the best physical activity? Find the answers to these questions at this Web site. Learn how to assess your fitness level, balance the food you eat with physical activity, and improve your fitness. Click on "Fitness Center." Create a physical activity chart for beginner, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels. Include the types of activities, time required, and positive results.

HealthWorld: Foods
http://www.healthy.net/nutrit/kitchen/foods/index.html
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Visit this Web site to find nutritional information on a variety of foods. Make a chart of the nutrient content of ten fruits and ten vegetables. Which fruits offer the most nutrients? What is the most nutritious way to eat vegetables?

American Anorexia Bulimia Association
http://www.aabainc.org/home.html
Would you be able to tell if a friend had an eating disorder? What could you do to help your friend? At this Web site, learn about eating disorders, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Create a public service announcement that identifies the signs of anorexia or bulimia.

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Unit 4: Your Physical Health

Human Anatomy On-line — InnerBody.com
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
Are you aware that the average adult skeletal system contains 206 bones? Did you know that a smile uses 17 muscles, while a frown uses 43? These are just a few of the interesting facts about body systems that you will learn at this Web site. Draw a diagram of one of the body systems, and label at least ten of its major parts.

The Heart Preview Gallery
http://sln2.fi.edu/biosci/preview/heartpreview.html
Do you know where your pulse points are located? What are average blood pressure rates? Visit this Web site to see, hear, and learn how the heart pumps blood through the veins and arteries. Click on the "Learn" button and choose "Activities." Find out how early physicians listened to the heart.

American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org
It's a fact: Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for heart disease. At this Web site, you will learn how to lower your risk of heart disease and recognize warning signs of heart attack and stroke. Click on the "Exercise" link in the Family Health area. Create a poster that shows how people can increase physical activity in their daily lives to help lower their risk of heart disease.

American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org
"Asthma is the leading serious chronic illness among children," according to the American Lung Association. Visit this Web site to learn about asthma and other lung health issues, including smoking and tobacco control, lung disease, and air quality. Click on the "Asthma" link. What are the symptoms of asthma? What should be done if someone is having a severe asthma attack?

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Unit 5: Avoiding Substance Abuse

CDC's TIPS: Tobacco Information and Prevention Source
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/osh/tobacco.htm
"Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, causing more than 400,000 deaths each year." This is just one of the surprising statistics about smoking and tobacco that you will learn at this Web site. Click on "Tips 4 Youth," and read one of the articles about tobacco and youth. Use this information to write an article for your school newspaper.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving
http://www.madd.org/
Did you know that young people who drink alcohol are 50 times more likely to use cocaine than those who never drink alcohol? Visit this Web site to learn about the negative effects of alcohol. Click on the "Under 21" link, and read the common alcohol myths. For five myths, write a line that a person might use to pressure someone to try alcohol. Then for each line, write a response that uses refusal skills.

Neuroscience for Kids — Explore the Nervous System
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/introb.html
You know that drug abuse is harmful, but do you know what drugs do to the nervous system? At this Web site, you will learn about the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord, sensory systems, and effects of drugs. Create a chart that shows the short- and long-term effects of amphetamines and inhalants on the nervous system.

P.R.I.D.E. — Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education
http://www.pridesurveys.com/druginfo/index.htm
The good news: Drug use among most teens has declined significantly, according to a recent PRIDE Survey. The bad news: Drug use by teens remains at the third highest level in 11 years. Visit this Web site to learn about trends in drug use and the physical, emotional, and social effects of drugs. Read the articles about marijuana. Summarize the information in a pamphlet for teens.

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Unit 6: Safety and the Environment

National Safe Kids Campaign Online
http://www.safekids.org/
In the United States, unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among children ages 14 and under. Visit this Web site to learn about childhood injuries, including statistics, causes, and tips for prevention. Click on "Safety Tips & Resources" and read about three common childhood injuries. For each type of injury, create a tip sheet that helps parents and babysitters keep children safe.

American Red Cross — Disaster Services
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/keepsafe/
"The more you know, the better you'll be able to prepare for and deal with a disaster," says the American Red Cross. At this Web site, learn how to prepare for and stay safe in hazardous weather and natural disasters. Click on "Disaster Safety," and review the tips for getting ready. Click on the "Be Prepared" section. Follow the directions for creating an escape plan for your home.

HealthWorld Online: Emergency and First Aid
http://www.healthy.net/clinic/firstaid/index.html
Have you ever been with someone who was stung by a bee? Had a nosebleed? Broken a bone? Did you know how to help? At this Web site, learn about first aid for emergencies from animal bites to fainting and frostbite to unconsciousness. Create a handbook of first aid techniques and prevention tips for emergencies that might occur during outdoor activities.

Learn CPR
http://www.learncpr.org/
Did you know that CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) doubles a person's chance for survival from a heart attack? Visit this Web site to learn the steps for giving CPR and first aid for choking. Then test your knowledge of CPR by taking the CPR Quiz.

Recycle City: U.S. EPA Student Center
http://www.epa.gov/students/recycle_city.htm
Do you know ways to reduce the amount of waste produced in your home? Visit this Web site to find out how you can help protect the environment by recycling, reducing, and reusing waste. Click on the "Activities" link, and check out the list of things to do at Recycle City. Do at least three of the activities on the list.

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