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Museum of Health Care: Death in a Glass: The Case of Walkerton, Ontario

For Students 9th - 10th
In 2000, Walkerton's water became infected with E. coli and many residents fell ill. This exhibit describes how public health officials handled the outbreak and investigation. The case made the public far more aware of issues around...
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Nurse.org: Nurse Career Learning Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides resources on careers in nursing. Describes different branches of nursing, training, salary ranges, career outlook, working conditions, and much more.
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Communication Is Wonderful, if It Ever Takes Place

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief, but insightful article about the importance of communication, how we communicate, and why we sometimes fail to communicate.
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National Emphysema Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has detailed information on emphysema and other Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), such as chronic bronchitis.
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International Gymnast Magazine Online: Latest Gymnastics News

For Students 9th - 10th
Gymnastics publication for competitors and enthusiasts provides news headlines and a weekly feature.
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European Kendo Federation

For Students 9th - 10th
The European Kendo Federation teaches traditional Kendo all over Europe. It as promotes tournaments and provides a ranking structure.
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National Cancer Institute: Colon Cancer

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive information about colon cancer from the National Cancer Institute.
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Boatsafe.com: Boating Etiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses proper boating procedures while on the water, in the marina, anchoring, and mooring, as well as tips for onboard guests.
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Congestive Heart Failure

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides in-depth information about congestive heart failure (CHF). The site asks and answers important questions to better educate the public.
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American Occupational Therapy Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Home Page of a professional organization of Occupational Therapists. Site contains a great deal of information related to occupational therapy and the Occupational Therapist career.
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International Ice Hockey Federation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site for the International Ice Hockey Federation, which is the governing organization for ice hockey throughout the world. It provides links to a variety of resource information sites.
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Arthritis National Research Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the Arthritis National Research Foundation. The main purpose of the foundation is "is to provide financial support to research studies aimed at discovering new knowledge for the prevention,...
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Down Syndrome: Health Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Personal site of a pediatrician with specific interest in Down's Syndrome. Contains many of his articles and other DS-related information, including a section put together specifically to help students with reports on DS. Also contains...
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Information on Malaria

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks about how malaria can affect young children, infant's that are breast-fed, and pregnant ladies. The site also talks about who should and shouldn't take the different medicines that protect against malaria.
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United States Masters Swimming: Swimming Rules [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the official rules from U.S. Masters Swimming of all the competitive strokes.
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The Phobia List: Treatment for Phobias

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks about different ways to cure someone of his phobia, and how not everyone reacts the same way to the same treatment.
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Get Big: Pain in the Mass

For Students 9th - 10th
This site outlines the most common causes of injury when weight training.
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National Families in Action (Nfia): Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from NFIA has a wide variety of information on drugs, their effects, prevention, treatment and much more!
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Boat Safety: Boating Safety Courses

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about checking equipment, learning the new rules for the year, and information on courses to take.
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History of Golf

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Romans to today, people have played games using a stick to hit a ball, such as golf.
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Lee Trevino

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Trevino as he slowly took up the sport of golf to become a leader of the sport.
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Nfia's Guide to Drugs and the Brain

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a list of links to information on different types of drugs. Content on the pages include information about the drug itself, effects the drug has on the brain, common street names for the drug, and legal status.
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Enviro Watch

For Students 9th - 10th
Watchdog organization dedicated to preserving the environment through education, research, and legislation.
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Ncaba: The Basic Science of Bowling Ball Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Capital Area Bowling Association gives information on why it is vitally important that you understand the forces that create the reaction of your bowling ball as it travels down the lane.