National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
A Student Exploration of the Global Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health
Small efforts can have global impacts. Learners use data to analyze public health impacts on climate change. They read articles that present relative data about climate change and use the data to make conclusions about the impact on...
Curated OER
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Students research the answers to their own health-related questions, and evaluate the various sources from which this information comes after read "Teenagers Find Health Answers With a Click."
Scholastic
Recovery From Drug Addiction
Are there factors that put some individuals at a higher risk for drug addiction than others? Learn more about the risk factors that may make some people more susceptible to addiction, as well as protective factors that help prevent...
Curated OER
The Science of Weather
Students read an article. In this seasons lesson, students discuss the seasons and seasonal affective disorder. Students find an article that illustrates other ways that the environment negatively effects humans.
Curated OER
Substance Use, or Abuse?
Students identify the medicinal benefits, and ill effects, of a variety of controlled substances. They determine whether or not they think hallucinogens should be researched for possible medicinal purposes.
Curated OER
The Laughing Brain 1: How We Laugh
Students to rate themselves on a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the happiest) as to how happy they feel and write their rating on a sheet of paper. They explore gelotology (the science of laughter) and its benefits to our social, mental,...
Curated OER
Alcohol Tolerance in Drosophila and You
Students develop and run a laboratory comparing alcohol tolerance in flies with and without the ADH enzyme.
Other
Internet Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It also contains links to information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research, booklets, and magazine articles, as well as informational videos.
Other
Mental Health Net: Anxiety Disorders
MentalHealth.net provides information on various types of anxiety disorders. Symptoms, treatment, online resources, organizations, online support, research.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: What Is Schizophrenia?
This article is full of useful information regarding schizophrenia which is a type of mental disorder. Discussion includes what it is, the causes, the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Features a related video. [9:26]
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (Fasd)
Presents a featured article on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder including information on what it is, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and associated problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Ocd)?
The article provides an overview of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) including a medical definition, symptoms, causes, and treatment.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Psychotic Disorders?
An overview of psychotic disorders including chemical imbalance and symptoms. A Quick Guide to Diagnostic Criteria of Schizophrenia and A Quick Guide to Diagnostic Criteria of Schizoaffective Disorder are part of this article.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction
This article explains the concepts of drug use and dependence.
Remedy Health Media
The Body: Anxeity Disorders
This site from The Body provides general information on anxiety disorders. Explanations, quotes, symptoms, treatments, etc. Original resource from 2000 U. S. National Institute of Mental Health.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
An overview of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) including examples, a medical definition and the effects on the body, the four main symptoms, causes, treatment, and statistics.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This article explores Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and why pregnancy and alcohol don't mix. It goes through and answers commonly asked questions dealing with FAS, and provides general information that can prove to be very helpful.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Cri Du Chat Syndrome
This site has information on causes, symptoms, treatment, support groups, expectations and prognosis related to Cri-du-Chat, a genetic syndrome. Information is objectively presented and fairly thorough. Information is provided by A.D.A.M.
WebMD
Web Md: Multiple Concussions
This thought provoking article provided by WebMD Health tells how multiple concussions as a middle or high school student can lead to permanent memory and thought impairment. Discusses the sport of football as one of the leading causes...