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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pertussis Complications

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the complications of pertussis and how the contagious disease effects the organs of the body and high risk people.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Malaria?

For Students 9th - 10th
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite called Plasmodium that invades red blood cells and liver cells. The parasites are transferred to humans by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. The article discusses how...
Unit Plan
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Air Pollution: What's the Solution?

For Students 9th - 10th
Outdoor air pollution poses a major threat to human health and threatens the ozone layer. Students will examine real time weather data in this extensive unit to learn how air quality is measured, its health impact on at-risk populations,...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do We Have to Wear Sunscreen?

For Students 9th - 10th
You already know that a trip to the beach can give you a nasty sunburn, but the nitty gritty of sun safety is actually much more complex. Wrinkle-causing UVA rays and burn-inducing UVB's can pose a serious risk to your health (and good...
Article
WebMD

Web Md: Heart Attack Treatments

For Students 9th - 10th
In WebMD's entry on heart attacks, there is a section on treatments and diagnosis. Read about the various things that can be done to improve your health and decrease your risk of having a heart attack.
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WebMD

Web Md: Rotator Cuff Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides a good deal of information on rotator cuff disorders. Includes several pictures along with links to additional information. Also, facts are given on causes, symptoms, risks, treatment options,...
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Curated OER

Pepsi Machines at West Ashley High School

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio considers public schools making money by signing contracts with soft drink companies and the parents who protest this action as a health risk for kids. They are joined by health professionals "Worried about a...
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Curated OER

How a Steroid Works

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science defines anabolic steroids, their use, and their effects and health risks.
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Other

Nutrition Fluid Intake

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about sweat, dehydration, fluid intake, and rehydration at this website, which also provides a chart listing the calories and carbohydrates in several popular sports drinks.
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National Institutes of Health

Nhlbi: Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed guide to lowering high blood pressure. Content includes a focus on what normal blood pressure is vs. high blood pressure, detection measures, treatment, issues for women, and much more.
Handout
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Safety at Work

For Students 9th - 10th
Go inside a pharmaceutical company, and take a virtual tour of the safety signs you might find there. After the tour, students do a quick, interactive self-check activity. Printable review sheets may be used as a follow-up activity.
Lesson Plan
National Institutes of Health

Nih: Cell Biology and Cancer

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An online resource for teachers that provides inquiry-based modules for students to reseach cancer in an interesting and personalized way. Includes master copies of each module for teachers.
Activity
Other

Self Efficacy and Coping With Stress

For Students 9th - 10th
This document discusses the concept of "self-efficacy" and its relationship to good health including stress reduction, weight-loss and exercise (physical activity).
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National Institutes of Health

Nidcd: Do You Need a Hearing Test?

For Students 9th - 10th
Through a series of ten questions related to different areas of hearing and sound, this quiz determines whether or not you are at risk for hearing loss.
Article
Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Mitral Valve Prolapse

For Students 9th - 10th
A one-page article that contains useful information on mitral valve prolapse (MVP) including causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment.
Article
Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Rheumatic Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
A one-page overview that contains valuable information on rheumatic fever including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Handout
Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Cholesterol

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page overview containing beneficial information on cholesterol including what it is, guidelines for assessing risk factors, and treatment options.
Handout
Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Congestive Heart Failure

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page article that contains useful information on congestive heart failure (CHF) including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Handout
Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Obesity and Overweight

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page article answers questions about obesity and overweight: causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment.
Handout
Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Marfan Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page article answers questions about Marfan syndrome: its causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Handout
Texas Heart Institute

Texas Heart Institute: Heart Information Center: Diabetes Mellitus

For Students 9th - 10th
One-page article on diabetes mellitus answers questions about symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment.
Article
American Heart Association

American Heart Association: High Blood Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts on high blood pressure and how to live a more heart-healthy life. Find out how you can reduce your risks for heart attack and stroke with proper monitoring by a healthcare provider and simple lifestyle changes, even if you...
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Body Mass What's Your Index? (Pdf)

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you like tackling formulas, then this math challenge is for you. See if you can calculate Helix's BMI (body mass index) and find out if his health is at risk. A one page NCTM Math Challenges for Families activity that engages learners...
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WebMD

Web Md: Multiple Sclerosis (Ms)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on multiple sclerosis, or MS, and the main symptoms of it. Also included in the topic contents are an overview, risks, treatment, prevention, surgery, and home treatment.

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