K-12 Science and Health Education
Working with teachers and scientific experts to provide FREE reliable resources to help introduce, reinforce, and supplement education programs.
Resources
Biology
- MedlinePlus
(Grades 6 -12+)
Easy to read health information. An excellent source for all ages. Also available in Spanish. - PubMed
(Grades 11 – 12+)
A citation index for articles from medical and life science journals. View the PubMed tutorial for site navigation guidence. - Visible Human Project
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Complete, anatomically detailed, 3D representations of the normal male and female human bodies.
Careers
- Enviro-Health Links - Education, Careers, and Outreach in Toxicology and Environmental Health
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Links to Web sites about education and careers in toxicology and environmental health. - Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America’s Women Physicians
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Features the lives and work of women physicians from the 19th century. - Haz-Map
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Choose a job, learn about its dangers. - Health Occupations
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Resource links to information about health occupations.
Environmental Health Science/Chemistry
- ChemIDplus
(Grades 7 – 12+)
View and manipulate chemical structures for over 388,000 chemicals. Create SIS and TRANS models, conduct structure similarity searches, and view chemical synonyms. - Environmental Health Student Portal
(Grades 6 – 8)
Connecting middle school students to environmental health information. - Household Products Database
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Learn about the potential health effects of chemicals in common household products. - TOXMAP
(Grades 9 – 12+)
Uses maps of the U.S. to visually explore data from the EPA. Includes classroom materials. - ToxMystery
(Grades 1 – 5)
Interactive site teaching elementary school students about toxic substances in the home. Includes lesson plans and activities. Also available in Spanish. - Tox Town
(Grades 6 - 12+)
Guide to commonly encountered toxic substances. Includes classroom materials. Also available in Spanish. - ToxLearn and Toxicology Tutorials
(Grades 9 - 12+)
Written at the introductory college student level and teaches basic toxicology principles.
Forensics and Medical Technology
- Frankenstein - Penetrating the secrets of nature
(Grades 6 - 12+)
Explores Frankenstein as a framework for discussing the ethics involved in scientific research. - Rewriting the Book of Nature: Charles Darwin and the Rise of Evolutionary Theory
(Grades 9 - 12+)
Explore the scientific discoveries and contributitions of Charles Darwin - Visible Human Project
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Complete, anatomically detailed, 3D representations of the normal male and female human bodies. - Visible Proofs: Forensic Views of the Body
(Grades 6 - 12+)
Collection of images, videos and stories about the history and the development of forensics. Includes lesson plans.
General Health
- Against the Odds: Making a Difference in Global Health
(Grades 3 - 12+)
How communities work to improve quality of life. Classroom resources included. - Come On, Mom, Dad, Get Healthy! (PDF, 764.11 KB)
(Grades 6 - 8)
Teens Against Parent Addiction Squad Take Action. View lesson plans. - Children’s Page
(Grades 3 – 8)
Health and safety materials for students. Includes quizzes and games. - MedlinePlus
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Easy to read health information. An excellent source for all ages. Also available in Spanish. - PubMed
(Grades 11 – 12+)
A citation index for articles from medical and life science journals. - Teen Health
(Grades 7 – 12)
Materials written specifically for teens about health and safety.
Genetics
- GeneEd Web site
(Grades 9 -12+)
Links to vetted genetic Web sites based on high school science curriculum. Includes lesson plans and current events. - Genetics Home Reference
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Information about genetic conditions.
Health Information Tutorials
- Evaluating Internet Health Information Tutorial
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Learn how to evaluate health information found on the Web. - Finding and Using Health Statistics
(Grades 9 -12+)
Course in understanding health statistics. Also includes strategies for locating statistics. - Guide to Health Web Surfing
(Grades 6 -12+)
What to look for when evaluating the quality of health information on the Internet. - Understanding Medical Words
(Grades 9 – 12+)
Tutorial for consumers on understanding medical terminology.
HIV/AIDS
- AIDSinfo Homework Help
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Reliable homework help section to help students and teachers understand HIV/AIDS. - HIV/AIDS Portal
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Links to journal literature, clinical trials and treatment information, meeting abstracts, and other scientific and consumer-related resources.
Lesson Plans
- Earth Day Lesson Plans and Activities (K-12)
Grades (K-12) - Making Connections: Human Activity, Environmental Impact on Human Health Lesson Plan (PDF 31.04 KB)
Grades (6 - 8) - Tox Town-Based Curriculum Units/Science Club
Grades (6 - 8)
Discovering the Connection: Your Environment, Your Health is an afterschool science club curriculum for middle school students. It can also be used in a science classroom or in an interdisciplinary program that connects science and society.
Projects
Spanish-Language Resources
- AIDSinfo
(Grades 6 - 12+) - MedlinePlus en Español
(Grades 6 - 12+) - ToxMystery en Español
(Grades 1 - 5) - Tox Town en Español
(Grades 6 - 12+)
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