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Cell Phone Radiation

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should people be more worried about cell phone radiation? Scholars read extensive background information about the issue to prepare for a class discussion or debate. As they explore the website, they learn the main arguments for and...
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Judicial Learning Center

Law and the Rule of Law

For Students 6th - 12th
We hear a lot about the importance of the rule of law, but most people do not really know what those words mean. The lesson is a webpage that defines the rule of law, explains why it is important in a democratic society and provides...
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American Museum of Natural History

What's This? Sensing

For Students 6th - 12th
There is a scallop that relies on sight so much that it actually has more than 100 eyes! There are many species that rely heavily on one sense or another. An online interactive resource has youth read about several of these animals. The...
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Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services: Food Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive food safety site including information on food poisoning, food safety tips, a food safety quiz and a site for educating children on food safety.
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U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Food Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Government guidelines on food safety and information on foodborne pathogens and preventing illness via proper food preparation and storage.
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Food Safety Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this resource to get the facts on food safety. This resource lists several tips to avoid food poisoning.
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US Department of Agriculture

Usda: Safe Food Handling: Food Safety While Hiking, Camping & Boating

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you need to know about food safety for the outdoors. What to bring and not to bring, cooking at camp, keeping foods at the right temperatures and much more!
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US Department of Agriculture

Food Safety and Inspection Service: Problems With Food Products

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what steps to take when you have a problem with a food product.
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Partnership for Food Safety Education: Fight Bac!

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides guidelines for safe food handling, as well as information on foodborne illnesses, including causes, symptoms, and impact on society, and downloadable materials through which teachers can teach and promote food safety in homes,...
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US Department of Agriculture

Fsis: Mail Order Food Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource focuses on information about sending perishable food by mail. It includes links to articles about related topics, and a step-by-step guide on how to ordering a mail-order food gift.
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Eat Right: Home Food Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on the cutting board to gain more information on the nine tips presented for handling food safely.
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US Food and Drug Administration

Fda Kids Home Page

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about food safety and keeping healthy on the FDA Kids' Home Page. This site includes colorful graphics, great information, and it is easy to navigate.
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US Department of Agriculture

Food and Nutrition Topics a to Z

For Students 9th - 10th
More than just food and nutrition links can be found in this index of health topics. The USDA's Food and Nutrition Information Center provides access to a world of health information.
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Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This association helps its members with a wide range of farming issues. They help with food safety, environmental protection, marketing, labor, pest management and communications. Check out this site for basic produce grower information.
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Nutrition.gov

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive resource for information pertaining to health, nutrition and well being. Explore this site to learn more about food safety, food facts, health management and more.
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Texas A&M University

Texas A&m Agrilife Extension: Bacterial Food Poisoning

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that discusses the most common causes of bacterial food poisoning; among these is Staphylococcus Aureus. Staph is discussed individually, with specific information. Also general info is given as to how to prevent bacterial...
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US Department of Agriculture

Usda: The Food and Safety Inspection Service

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of articles related to meat and food inspection, as well as the history of the industry. Includes a number of links to related sites, photos, and biographical information.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Food and Nutrition Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a wide array of nutritional information. Included are articles on food and food groups, the connection between health and food, and healthy eating choices.
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Grace Communications Foundation: The Meatrix

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers short animated videos, interactive activities, and a collection of articles and links about the major issues surrounding sustainable agriculture and factory farming. Such topics discussed are pollution, animal...
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Still Tasty: Keep It or Toss It

For Students 9th - 10th
A visually rich database of common food items that can be searched by name or by category, with information about how long each item will last and under what storage conditions. Tips on the best methods of storage are also provided.
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US Department of Agriculture

Usda: Dangers of Buffets

For Students 9th - 10th
Buffets can be breeding grounds for germs causing foodborne illness. Clostridium Perfringens is commonly referred to as "cafeteria germ" due to prolonged exposure at incorrect temperatures. Read how to protect yourself.
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U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Food Safety: Eggs and Egg Products

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the connection between eggs and salmonella poisoning, and overviews safe practices when handling, storing, cooking and eating eggs.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Salmonella

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource general information including the most frequently asked questions about salmonella. Also technical information and links to articles about outbreaks.
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Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Environmental Health Officer

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the career of an environmental health officer or inspector. Page includes tasks and duties, skills and knowledge, education and training, employment outlook and wages (in New Zealand), as well as a profile of a working...

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