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
- Genetics Home Reference
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Information about genetic conditions. - Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine
(Grades 6 - 12+)
Explore the genetics of the characters and the roots of the creatures and magic in the Harry Potter book series in terms of Renaissance science and historical lore. Lesson plans included. - Help Me Understand Genetics Handbook
(Grades 6 – 12+)
Basic information about genetics in clear language and links to online resources. - Science Primer
(Grades 7 – 12+)
A basic introduction to the science and technology of genetics and genomes.
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
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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