Curated OER
Kids Health: How the Body Works
A colorful, interactive site for kids and teens. A holistic approach to learning about your body, including topics such as feelings, drugs, injuries, and other health issues. Available in Spanish.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Running Away
Have you ever thought about running away from home? Have you run away? What are some of the reasons kids choose to run away? What are some of the difficulties they face once they are away from home and on their own? If you or a friend...
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Betty Ford
Read the biography of former First Lady Betty Ford, who survived breast cancer, bouts with alcohol, and drug dependency.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Heroin
Use this chart from Kids Health as a quick reference to information about heroin. Find out how it is used, what it's called, where it comes from, and what it does to your body.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Samhsa News: A Guide for Parents on Preventing Substance Abuse
This guide gives parents tips on how to help keep their children drug-free. Describes warning signs that might be seen and discusses ways in which parents can talk to their children about this topic. Includes a 16-page PDF file called...
Other
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
The government health site for the state of Alaska. Includes information on alcoholism & drug abuse, medical assistance, public health, etc.
Other
Time for Teens
This site provides information on crime, drugs, and other issues that affect youth. Also includes a section on the importance of being a good citizen and assorted games and tests (science, sports). Would be of best use for research on...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Dealing With Addiction
Having an addiction can not only be unhealthy and expensive but it can also change who you are as a person. Since teenagers are still developing physically and mentally this can have a detrimental effect on who they will become. This...
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Community Resource Center
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in a Nutshell
At this website are eight astounding facts about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Facts include: "FAS in the leading cause for mental retardation" and "Alcohol causes more damage to baby than any other drug."
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Adolescence
PBS offers comprehensive information on adolescence including facts on development, sexual health, body image, drugs and alcohol, and how to help yourself.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Keeping Healthy
[Free Registration/Login Required] This unit helps children to learn that there are many aspects to keeping healthy. Children learn about the heart and how heartbeat is affected by exercise. It gives opportunities to explore issues about...
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
Read about the theories and ideas associated with Edgar Allan Poe's mysterious death, the cause of which, according to biographers, has never been pinpointed. This article overviews the problems, such as alcoholism and other health...
Other
Do something.org
Do Something is a nationwide network of young people who know they can make a difference in their communities and take action to change the world around them. As part of Do Something, young people are asked what they want to do to make...
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Cirrhosis of the Liver
Detailed information about the liver disease, cirrhosis. This resouce includes causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, treatment, and contacts available for more information.
American Psychological Association
Apa Help Center: Violence Warning Signs
This brochure, from the American Psychological Association, offers a comprehensive overview of violent behavior and the warning signs associated with this behavior. Content includes a focus on the different reasons for violence, how to...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Borracheras
This article on binge drinking presents many facts about binge drinking and the consequences of it.
Other
The History of Tobacco Part Ii
Extensive timeline (1492-1997) of tobacco cultivation--in three parts. Click links at bottom of pages to view Parts I, III, and IV.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Saying No
A collection of strategies and activities to teach students good refusal skills and skills for standing up to peer pressure when it comes to drug and alcohol use.
WELL
People.well.com: Web of Addictions: Fact Sheets
This resource provides links to health, addiction, and organizations that offer help.
Other
Cleveland Clinic: Adolescence
Learn how to navigate the adolescent years, including how to foster healthy conversations with your adolescent about peer pressure, body self-image, rape, and alcohol/drug abuse.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Teaching Guides for Middle School
Although these teaching guides are designed to be used with a video series called "Big Changes, Big Choices," most of the material here can be used without the videos. The topics covered in this series include both life skills and...
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: High Blood Pressure
This article presents information about high blood pressure. The article is medium size in length, provides great information on the subject, and has two charts that relate to the subject.
Other
Streetlaw: Careers in the Law
If you are interested in being an attorney, corrections officer, court reporter, forensic scientist, police officer, judge or government agent, check out this description of several legal careers. Learn about salary, required education,...
Other
Sophe : Focus Areas: Sophe Health Topics
Provides short synopses of the many health issues and causes of illness or disability facing students today.
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