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.

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.

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Careers

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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.

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Forensics and Medical Technology

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General Health

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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.

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Health Information Tutorials

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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.

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Lesson Plans

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Projects

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Spanish-Language Resources

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