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Discuss Ethical Issues 2
In this language arts worksheet, students practice oral discussion skills by participating in a group or partner activity. Students choose one of 15 ethical questions and discuss it. Note: Some subjects are most suitable for adults; some...
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Going to the Doctor
Fifth graders discuss reasons for going to the doctor. In this doctor's visit lesson, 5th graders read a chapter from the text and complete a checkup word search to match definitions and terms. Students answer questions at the end of the...
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Breaking News English: World Population Aging At Record Rate
In this English worksheet, students read "World Population Aging At Record Rate," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Storm Busters
Learners investigate hurricanes and invent a way to diffuse or redirect a hurricane before it becomes destructive in this technology-based science project. Cooperative learning groups are emphasized.
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Virginia Apgar Personal and Professional
This web page provides a detailed description of the APGAR newborn scoring system as well as links to photos and documents from the life and other work of Dr. Virginia Apgar. The site was created and maintained by Doctors Henry and Eric...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Drug Adherence and Resistance
This series of video lectures (in brief clips) and personal accounts stress the importance of drug adherence for patients on drug regimens for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
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Nch: National Coalition for the Homeless
Tells of the mission and activities of the National Coalition for the Homeless, a "national advocacy network of homeless persons, activists, service providers, and others committed to ending homelessness through public education, policy...
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Spine Health: Lower Back Pain Health Center
This site provides a list of ailments causing back and neck pain and their treatments. Treatments range from professional diagnosis to personal treatment. The lists of pains leads the user to articles on that topic.
New York Times
New York Times: Topics: George W. Bush: Medicare
[Free Registration/Login Required] If you are researching George W. Bush and Medicare, this New York Times page is a great site for news stories on those topics.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Home Health Aide
Explore this site to learn everything you need to know about becoming a Nursing, Psychiatric, or Home Health Aide.
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National Down Syndrome Society
The National Down's Syndrome Society provides detailed information about Down Syndrome, including diagnosis, specific health issues, development information, education, and life planning issues.
Council for Economic Education
Econedlink: Trade, Exchange and Interdependence
This video teaches the concept of Trade, Exchange and Interdependence. People do not make everything that they and their family use: that is, they do not grow all their own food, sew their own clothes, build their own house and provide...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Pbs: Moyers on Addiction: Help and Resources
This link from PBS will connect you to a page listing organizations that service individuals with an addiction. Their telephone numbers and websites are provided. At the top of this page questions are answered regarding the diagnosis of...
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Kids Health: What's It Like to Have Surgery
Do you want to know more about what one might expect during surgery? If so, this Kids Health article will provide you with a good understanding of what you can anticipate before, during, and after surgery. Don't miss the link on this...
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Kids Health: Talking to Your Doctor
Talking to your doctor can sometimes be intimidating. Find out why communicating with your doctor is so important and the best way to go about it. This site also includes links to similar articles.