Middle schoolers will identify several professions in the healthcare field along with the characteristics of effective healthcare providers. They will also consider if any of the occupations covered in class are appropriate career paths....

In this health learning exercise, students find the words that name different types of medical doctors and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.

If the world were 100 people...17 would not have access to safe drinking water, 18 would not be able to read or write, and 52 would not have a primary education. Using the theme of "100 people," this resource explores other major issues...

Students role play as nurse managers in a hospital and are faced with an infection control crisis. They are to examine the feasible ways to solve and control the problem. Students utilize technology, language arts, trade and industry,...

Pupils analyze specific medical terminology. For this medical terminology lesson, young scholars research medical terminology and write properly grammatical paragraphs on each word including the scientific term, nursing and...

Students study the historical background of Desert Storm/Desert Shield. They determine that not all Americans were in favor of the Gulf War and examine the Gulf War Syndrome. They discover that another possible cause pertains to...

Young scholars articulate their values regarding conduct toward others and to think about why they sometimes behave in ways that conflict with their values. They are provided with alternative ways to express their feelings and then in...

High schoolers consider and discuss characteristics of an ideal parent. In small groups, they work together to examine the stereotypical roles of the father and the mother. The issues dealt with in this resource are thought-provoking and...

Whether or not your class includes kids with significant disabilities, teaching the alphabet to emergent readers and writers can be a challenge. Here's an activity packet designed for all learners.

Students apply technological and manipulative skills through actual role play. They apply problem solving skills and strategies. Students develop group participation skills. They analyze issues related to cultural diversity.

Students assume roles of various health care professionals and educators to problem solve patient education issues. They introduce and comprehend cross-training in health care. Students assess the problem and brainstorm the problem.

Young scholars research nonprofit organizations. As they research, they learn how those living in the colonial period formed community organizations to provide for the common good of their society. Each pupil chooses one organization to...

Students discuss bullying. In this bullying lesson, students discuss facts about bullies and act out anti-bully role plays.  They complete worksheets and see how they can take action.

Learners examine a quilt by artist Faith Ringgold. They discuss what story is told by the quilt. They create their own collage quilt showing a person for whom a building in Bronx is named.

In this historical worksheet, students will solve a very difficult crossword puzzle. All information pertains to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum.

This site provides a complete list of accredited schools that offer a Medical Assistant program.

A biography on British economist William Beveridge is presented in this article from Wikipedia. The site discusses his accomplishments and work in the social services field, including his 1942 report "Social Insurance and Allied...

Career portal focuses on the health-care and medical industries. Job seekers can post resumes and search for jobs free of charge.