Weber State University
The Sun and the Seasons
Why is there more daylight in June than in December if you live above the equator? How does the angle of sunlight shift throughout the year? Answer these questions and more with an interactive article about the sun, its path through the...
ProCon
Video Games and Violence
Is screen time dangerous time? Scholars take a close look at the facts surrounding video games and violence. Pros give evidence connecting violence to video games while cons suggest there is no relationship.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Prenatal Drug Exposure and Drug Abusing Environments
Here, read findings based on clinical studies and medical research which focus on prenatal drug exposure and its short-term and long-term effects. Learn about how methamphetamine, cocaine, and alcohol can cause problems for developing...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Health Effects: Exposure to Asbestos
Solid information on exposure to asbestos. Presented in a question and answer format.
Columbia University
Nasa: Sedac: Health and the Environment
[Free Registration/Login Required] A collection of twenty-three data sets from SEDAC (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) that examine health issues and how the environment impacts health in areas around the globe. They look at a...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Nuclear Monitoring Technician
With the increasing use of nuclear technology in medicine, energy, and even agriculture, there is a need for monitoring radiation exposure. That is the job of the nuclear monitoring technician. Science Buddies offers a career profile...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Radiation Protection
Find out about the EPA's Radiation Protection Division, which aims to protect the nation's people and environment from harmful exposure to radiation.
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Cambridge University: Camera Metering Tutorial
This helpful tutorial on camera metering and exposure is divided into sections including metering options, when to use partial and spot metering, center-weighted metering, and exposure compensation.
Idaho State University
Idaho State University: Radiation and Risk
An overview of the health risks associated with radiation exposure.
PBS
Pbs: Everest
The companion web site to NOVA programs on Mt. Everest: Lost on Everest, High Exposure: Humans at Altitude, Climb, History and Culture, Earth, Wind, and ice, Previous Expeditions, and Resources.
Other
Green Facts: Scientific Facts on Dioxins
Dioxins have been found to impose potentially harmful, even fatal effects. Learn about these persistent organic pollutants in this thorough report on dioxin exposure. A summary, details, and cited sources section are provided on this site.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Asbestos
Information about everything to do with asbestos. Learn what it is, where it can be found, the health impact of exposure, how to protect yourself, federal requirements for buildings and removal, cleanup sites, and how to become an...
NASA
Nasa: Los Misterios Del Cancer
One of the greatest dangers of space travel is the development of cancer through exposure to radiation in space. Scientists discuss studies of the development of cancer and its relation to this particular type of radiation.
Other
Catching the Light: Astrophotography
Author and astrophotographer, Jerry Lodriguss, offers up tips, techniques and various images that he's taken both with and without the use of digital enhancement. An amazing amount of detail is provided to explain his approach towards...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Basic Information About Lead in Drinking Water
Learn about the threat of lead in drinking water and what actions you can take to prevent or deal with exposure.
Other
Carnegie Mellon University: Alice
An innovative 3D programming environment that makes it easy for students to create an animation for telling a story, playing an interactive game, or a video to share on the web. This is a free teaching tool designed to be a student's...
National Institutes of Health
Facts About Dietary Supplements Vitamin D
A great resource on Vitamin D can be found here! Read about what it is, its sources, the recommend intake, Vitamin D deficiency, people who may need extra Vitamin D to prevent deficiencies, and health risks associated with too much...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Radiation
How much radiation are we exposed to every day? Find out in this video segment adapted from FRONTLINE: "Nuclear Reaction." [1:46]
Other
Designs by Nick Finck: The Why and How of Blogging
Do you want a simple introduction to blogging? This site utilizes large graphics in a step-by-step format to walk you though what a blog is, some examples of blogs, the tools of blogging, the different types of blogs, and related topics.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities reminds everyone that, "FAS is 100% preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol while she is pregnant." The condition is described, new reports and findings are...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities reminds everyone that, "FAS is 100% preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol while she is pregnant." The condition is described, new reports and findings are...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Radon
The EPA defines and explains how radon is a serious indoor air pollutant. Content includes information on how to test for radon, where it is most commonly found, all possible health effects of radon, and how to fix the problem in your home.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Vitamin D
The Mayo Clinic offers a comprehensive overview of vitamin-D. Content includes a look at its background, its uses as a supplement, dosage information, and more.
Other
What Teachers Need to Know About Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
NOFAS works to eliminate birth defects caused by alcohol use during pregnancy, and also to improve the lives of those with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. This site has plenty of information for teachers, families, and health care professionals.
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