American Psychological Association
Developing Adolescents
Why to young people act the way they do? Scholars investigate the stages of adolescent development incorporating high school psychology techniques. Using research from the American Psychological Association, they uncover the five areas...
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: A Developing World
CIDA, in partnership with Canadian Geographic, have created a resource which allows students to investigate the quality of life in over 200 countries by examining various Human Development Index indicators. Students may search by...
National Institutes of Health
U.s. Dept of Health and Human Services: Cancer and the Environment [Pdf]
Document provides information on the causes and nature of cancer and particularly the substances in the environment that are known to cause or may cause cancer in humans such as tobacco, ultraviolet radiation, pesticides, and metals.
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U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Fatherhood. E Learning Mod
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Identify the paradigm shift on involving fathers in childcare; and Understand the scope and negative effects of father absence; and Explore the benefits of father involvement in...
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Teenage Growth and Development: 15 17
As a teen approaches adulthood, a sense of autonomy has replaced some of the feelings of insecurity associated with physical development. This article looks at some of these new developments and provides parents with tips on how to...
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Teenage Growth and Development: 11 14
During the ages of 11 to 14, children begin a sequence of changes that produces significant emotional and physical changes. This article outlines some of those changes and how parents can support these developments.
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U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Adolescent Health
This section focuses on how adolescents develop and the issues they may face as they mature. It includes information about Optimal Health and Adolescent Development Explained. Click on the highlighted words for detailed information.
BBC
Bbc: Development and Health
This interactive website is a lesson for students in determining the factors that divide developed and developing countries. Major health issues of each are also included. Archived.
Government of Canada
Employment and Social Development Canada
A department of the Canadian federal government, this website is home to many government programs aimed at increasing Canadian economic productivity, including skills, training and employment insurance programs. There are two federal...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Heart Health: How Does Heart Rate Change With Exercise?
Your heart starts beating before you are born and keeps right on going through your whole life. Over an average lifetime, the human heart beats more than 2.5 billion times. Keeping your heart healthy means eating right, not smoking, and...
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Story md.com: Infant and Newborn Development
When will my baby take his first step or say her first word? During their first year, babies start to develop skills they will use for the rest of their lives. The normal growth of babies can be broken down into the following areas:...
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Copper Development Association: Copper and the Environment
This page provides information on copper and the environment, copper's role in human health, copper recycling, and other topics.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Effects of Human Activities
This site reviews the effects of agricultural development, urban and industrial development, drainage of the land surface, modifications to river valleys, and modifications to the atmosphere have on ground water and surface water.
University of Arizona
Pulse: Fertilizers, Pesticides and Human Health
A cross-curricular unit to explore how human health is impacted by pesticides and fertilizers. The lesson comes out of the Chicano movement which studies the health of migrant workers due to agricultural practices. The unit was developed...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Toxicology and Human Health
Students investigate hazards to human health that are found where we live, work, and play, and begin to understand the risk analysis and system of evaluation that was developed to protect us from potential environmental dangers.
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U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: usability.gov
A one-stop resource for government-compiled information on how to develop websites that boost their usability and accessibility based on proven methods of design and audience analysis. With many, many how-tos, such as how to write for...
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Gapminder: Unveiling the Beauty of Statistics for a Fact Based World View
Gapminder collects hundreds of statistics related to global economic, health, and social development and analyzes the relationships between them across different countries and time (a few indicators go back to 1800).
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Can Your Body Temperature Tell the Time of Day?
If you have ever had to adjust to a new time zone, you have noticed that it takes a while before you start to feel normal again. By shifting your sleep and activity schedule, you have altered the pattern of your body's circadian rhythms....
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Gender Equality & Women's Rights Internationally
Canada has exhibited leadership internationally in the protection of women's rights, security, and health. This website offers a comprehensive Canadian government policy and partnership list in gender equality and UN initiatives to...
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Health & Human Services: Development and History of u.s. Poverty Thresholds
A review of the development and history of the current, official poverty thresholds.
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U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Best Bones Forever!
Lesson plans and activities to encourage girls to get physically active and to snack on foods that make healthy bones. Gives basic facts about bones and relates how eating foods with calcium and vitamin D gives a person strong bones....
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: New Town Health Club
Over the course of the year, the students in Human Anatomy and Physiology will design a health club. As part of this year-long project, the students will develop a brochure or print advertisement for the health club. This project will...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Don't Get Burned: Uv Index Throughout the Day
Sun tanning has a bad rap right now. Use a personal ultraviolet monitor to measure the UV index to prevent getting a sunburn. With this science fair project you will create a chart showing the UV ray measurement at different times of the...
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One World Guide: Bhutan
Complete background overview that helps you learn about the developing country of Bhutan. Read up on key issues such as poverty, human rights, politics, economy, environment, conflict, health, and development that are of concern....