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Kids Health: What Happens in the Emergency Room?
With this resource, children can learn about hospital emergency rooms and emergency hospital care. Children can read about relevant medical vocablulary, and hear the information read to them. Available in both English and Spanish.
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Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers
Many children have questions and can feel uneasy when emergencies occur in their communities. The Meet the Helpers toolkit is designed to introduce "helpers" and explain the role they play in emergency situations. Included in the toolkit...
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Kids Health: Teaching Your Child How to Use 911
Learning to call 911 in case of an emergency can save a child's life. Learn about the importance of knowing 911 and other safety tips.
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Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science 911: Cop Psychiatrists
Investigate special conflict-resolution training for police officers and new high school programs designed to help resolve conflicts. Work in groups to develop possible solutions to real-life conflicts that have actually occurred at U.S....
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Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science 911: Fight a Fire, Save the Ozone
Test the effects of exposure to ultraviolet radiation on living cells by simulating the ozone hole in the lab, then consider how this information might apply to you.
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Kids Health: Getting Help: Know the Numbers
What numbers should you always have handy in case of emergency? This website provides a list of phone numbers you could need in case of poisoning, fire, injuries, or crime. Click to the "Emergency Contact Sheet," print it out, and fill...