Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Epidemiology, Public Health, and You

For Students 9th - 10th
Activities in this comprehensive interactive tutorial will help you explore various public health careers. In addition, you will learn about why ethical guidelines are necessary in epidemiological research; emerging and past public...
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Health Organization promotes physical, social, and mental well being all over the world. This site links you to all types of information and is very resourceful on a large variety of subjects.
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Physical Activity and Health

For Students 9th - 10th
A six-chapter report by the Surgeon General in 1999, "Physical Activity and Health" provides research on the health benefits linked to physical activity. Though this article is very long, key ideas and facts can be easily obtained...
Activity
National Institutes of Health

Nhlbi: Heart Health and Prevention of Heart Disease [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 7th
A downloadable PDF comic booklet with information on how to prevent heart disease and promote healthy hearts.
Website
Other

Recreation & Health for Children

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Japanese content. The site aims to promote physical fitness for children and provides news items and information on fitness tests, how to exercise, where you to play sports, and how to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. You can...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Everything You Every Wanted to Know About Puberty

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids Health provides an excellent site on puberty. Promotes the idea that the changes taking place in a student's body are normal and part of growing up. Provides answers and responses to many-- even most-- of student questions about...
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US Food and Drug Administration

U.s. Food and Drug Administration: Aromatherapy

For Students 9th - 10th
This government agency article states its view of aromatherapy and the claims of its effectiveness in promoting health.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Figuring Out Fat and Calories

For Students 9th - 10th
Most people know that fats and calories are connected to our weight, but what is their correlation? This article analyzes their relationship and how an understanding of these items can benefit your body. Links to related articles are...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Eating Well While Eating Out

For Students 9th - 10th
The older you become the more choices you will have to make about what types of food will make up your diet. This article relates the importance of a well rounded diet. Find out more about how good food has everything to do with how you...
Article
CBS

Cbs News: Michelle Obama Hula Hoops to Promote Kids' Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Michelle Obama invited students to the White House to celebrate the Healthy Kids Fair, promoting healthy eating and exercise. The First Lady shared her own eating habits, and discussed her concern about the effects of the obesity...
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Other

American Holistic Health Association

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) provides information on holistic medicine and promotes its use in standard medical practices.
Article
US National Archives

Let's Move: Unhealthy Kids' Health Habits and How to Fix Them

For Students 3rd - 8th
The bad habits kids learn in childhood can last a lifetime. Here's how to help your child break them for good!
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Smart Snacking

For Students 9th - 10th
When you're in a hurry and looking for something to snack on, you probably aren't focusing heavily on what would be the healthiest thing to eat. This article looks at the importance of snacking smartly and strategies one can employ for...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Why Exercise Is Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
Some people know that exercising is beneficial, but still find reasons why it isn't a priority. This article relates the importance of exercising and how it can improve your mind and body. Links to similar sites are provided as well.
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National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Kids Environment Kids Health: Healthy Living

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn five easy steps to be healthy and live a healthy life.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: A Guide to Eating for Sports

For Students 9th - 10th
Television ads and magazines are littered with new sports drinks and supplements that claim to enhance performance for athletes. Are these claims proven to be true or just cunning marketing schemes? This article delves into the hype and...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: T'ai Chi

For Students 9th - 10th
T'ai Chi is a form of martial arts that has benefits beyond self-defense. Check out this article to see how T'ai Chi can improve your flexibility and strength. Links to related sites are also included.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Pilates

For Students 9th - 10th
Many people use and support Pilates, a form of resistance training. Learn more about the background of Pilates and how you can incorporate it into your exercise rourtine. Links to similar sites are also provided.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: The Deal With Diets

For Students 9th - 10th
There are numerous diets advertised that claim to be healthy and effective. Which is the right one for you? This article includes dieting tips that are both safe and of benefit to your body. Links to related sites are also included.
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: How Can I Lose Weight Safely

For Students 9th - 10th
Finding the right weight for yourself can often be difficult because most people aspire to loose or gain a few pounds. Find out how you can safely reach a comfortable weight based on your unique body composition. Links to similar sites...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Strength Training

For Students 9th - 10th
Strength training isn't just for people wanting to develop larger muscles. This article discusses many of the benefits associated with weight training and how to determine your appropriate level of involvement. Links to related articles...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Smoking Stinks

For Students 3rd - 8th
This four-page article provides general information on cigarettes, nicotine, and smoking by providing simple responses to questions such as "Why Are Smoking and Smokeless Tobacco So Bad for You?" and "What Happens When a Kid Tries...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: What's the Right Weight for Me?

For Students 3rd - 5th
It is easy to compare yourself with the celebrities and models you see every day on TV and in magazines. These pictures sometimes help shape our body image and we begin to think that we should look like these people. The truth is that...
Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Be a Fit Kid

For Students 2nd - 5th
There's a lot of talk these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit. Here are five rules to live by, if you're a kid who wants to be fit.