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Kids Health: Children's Activities: Healthy Eating

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
You can create opportunities for learning about healthy food in many ways besides cooking and eating: you can use games, crafts, songs and dance. This site provides coloring sheets, flashcards, curriculum materials, nutritional games,...
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National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Weight Control & Healthy Living a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
NIDDK provides tips for becoming physically active and in-shape, the notes at this website are appropriate for students of all ages. Information is organized into several brief sections including: "Health Benefits of Physical Exercise,"...
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PBS

Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Teaching Gude: Healthy Choices

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this activity, high school students keep track of what they eat everyday and compare their nutrient intake with the minimum requirements for good health.
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PBS

Pbs: American Family Journey of Dreams

For Students 9th - 10th
Using their drama series "American Family" as a kick-off point, PBS explores Latino family issues and what it means to be Latino. In addition to extensive information about the series itself, they have articles on mural art and East LA,...
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Canal Kids: Saude (Health for Kids in Portuguese)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A very informative and fun site children can use to learn about taking care of their health. In addition to information about the body, the senses, the brain, vaccines, and healthy habits, the site provides a brief history of medicine....
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Kids Health: Healthy Eating

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides tips for implementing five of the best strategies to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits in toddlers to teens.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: It's Great to Be Me!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson addresses the similarities and differences among people. Incorporating the literature of Eric Carle and a virtual field trip focusing on healthy habits and the five senses, students will have a greater sense of their...
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US Food and Drug Administration

Fda Kids Home Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about food safety and keeping healthy on the FDA Kids' Home Page. This site includes colorful graphics, great information, and it is easy to navigate.
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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...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Curriculum Family Sheets (Espanol)

For Students 6th - 8th
This is a compilation of all of the take home Family Sheets from Lessons 1-10 in Spanish. These help students bring messages learned in the In Defense of Food Curriculum back to their Spanish speaking families.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Peanut Allergy Tips for Grown Ups

For Students Pre-K - 1st
These tips provide information on keeping children with food allergies safe. Learn more with this guide from Arthur: "Binky Goes Nuts."
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Binky Goes Nuts

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Teach children how to manage a peanut allergy with this lesson plan from Arthur: "Binky Goes Nuts." Includes resources in Spanish.
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Harvard University

Harvard School of Public Health: The Nutrition Source: What Should I Eat?

For Students 9th - 10th
A lot of confusing and erroneous information exists regarding proper nutrition. Get the correct facts and improve your healthy eating knowledge here.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: An Ounce of Prevention Keeps the Germs Away (Pdf) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides detailed information about preventing illness, and forming healthy habits.
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Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Supersizing

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand how portion size affects healthy eating habits.
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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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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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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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Ady.org: Are Parents and Teens Talking About Sex?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides the percentages of parents and teens that talk about sexual relations, why some teens choose not to talk about it, and how it impacts their lives. This site is important for both parents and teens because lack of...
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The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute Online: Your Living Blood: It's Alive!

For Students 3rd - 8th
How does blood supply your body with the nourishment it needs? This site focuses on systemic circulation. Learn more about this fascinating part of your body when you check out this resource.
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Kids Health: Dehydration

For Students 9th - 10th
We all can usually tell when we need water, but sometimes we don't listen to our body as closely as we should. This article relates the dangers of dehydration and the importance of preventing it. Links to related articles are also provided.
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Kids Health: Testicular Exams

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Kids Health relates well to teens. Having a doctor examine your body can sometimes be an uncomfortable and intrusive experience. These procedures however are extremely important in determining ones health status. This...
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Kids Health: Extracurricular Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
There are often numerous choices a teen can make as to how to spend their time after school. This site provides numerous positive examples of activities that can be extremely beneficial. Finding the right activity and tips for becoming...
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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.