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Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo: Western Lowland Gorilla

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site for information on the Western Lowland Gorilla. The information consists of special adaptations the gorilla has had to make, what it looks like, where it is found in the wild, what it likes to eats, and what its...
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Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo: Hooded Merganser

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the facts, behavior, and breeding habits of the hooded merganser, small fish-eating ducks native to North America.
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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.
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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...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Hunger and Malnutrition

For Students 9th - 10th
Most of us have little knowledge of what it's like to experience malnutrition. Malnutrition is caused when a person does not have access to a well-rounded diet or has a condition that does not allow him or her to absorb the proper...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Kids and Exercise

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information about kids and exercise. Includes an age-appropriate guide to the type and the amount of daily exercise children should be getting.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Coyote

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the world of the Coyote through this educational resource. This site features information on coyotes ranging from characteristics, diet, reproduction, range, habitat, and behavior.
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Fuel Up to Play 60

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students can play interactive games and learn nutrition facts.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Health and Nutrition Information for Educators

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Find sets of lesson plans for children grades one through six about the healthy food choices. Includes posters, worksheets, and coloring pages.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Kids and Exercise

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Information about kids and exercise. Includes an age-appropriate guide to the type and the amount of daily exercise children should be getting.
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Read Works

Read Works: Are You a Fit Kid?

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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PBS

Nature: Cheetah

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What are some of the cheetah's distinctive characteristics? Come and check out this resource featuring fun facts and information about the cheetah.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Bald Eagle

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the bald eagle in this animal guide from the Brookfield Zoo. Highlights includes quick facts and details on its appearance, eating and mating habits, and why these birds of prey were once considered an endangered...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: White Beaked Dolphin

For Students 4th - 8th
White-beaked dolphins have similar habits to Atlantic white-sided dolphins and live in similar cold-water regions of the North Atlantic. They eat fish, squid, octopus, and crustaceans. Learn more about the Lagenorhynchus albirostris,...
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Kids Health: Cooking Tips and Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Cooking can be considered an acquired skill that is perfected in time. The problem with being a teenager is that you haven't had much time to develop this ability. This site provides a basic overview of kitchen considerations, baking...
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Other

Ready: Disaster Supply Kit

For Students 3rd - 5th
Suggestions for basic items a family should have on hand in case of disaster is reviewed.
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American Heart Association

American Heart Association: Getting Healthy: Nutrition Center: Sodium

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the importance of sodium in our daily diets as well as the negative effects of excess salt in a person's diet. Contains fact sheets, quizzes and slideshows.
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American Heart Association

American Heart Association: Getting Healthy: Nutrition Center: Vegetarian Diets

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about different types of vegetarian diets, the correlation between heart health and vegetarianism, and foods that allow vegetarians and vegans to get essential nutrients in their daily diets.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com contains an article entitled, "Using vitamin and mineral supplements wisely". Focuses on the right balance of minerals and vitamins, but shows the benefits of whole foods as well.
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American Heart Association

Aha: Carbohydrates and Sugars

For Students 9th - 10th
Site dedicated to the nutritional recommendations of the American Heart Association.

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