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American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc.

For Students 9th - 10th
An organization for rabbit enthusiasts and rabbit breeders, to promote proper standards for rabbit shows and clubs. Information about rabbit care and rabbit health can be found under the 'Articles' tab.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Bees Are Master Pollinators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The study of biomimicry and sustainable design promises great benefits in design application. It affords means by which to promote cost-effective, resourceful, non-polluting avenues for new enterprise. These "blueprints" have existed...
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Lloyd Library and Museum: The Chocolate Connection: Hans Sloane and Jamaica

For Students 9th - 10th
Hans Sloane, born in 1660, was one of the first Europeans to promote the use of chocolate as a health remedy. A naturalist and a physician, he traveled widely, collecting medicinal plant specimens. His time in Jamaica, where he was...
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Mercy Usa for Aid & Development

For Students 9th - 10th
This non-profit organization focuses on improving health and promoting economic and educational growth around the world. Find articles, photos, videos, and more resources that chronicle their efforts.
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Ady.org: Are Parents and Teens Talking About Sex?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides the percentages of parents and teens that talk about sexual relations, why some teens choose not to talk about it, and how it impacts their lives. This site is important for both parents and teens because lack of...
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Brain Power! The Nida Junior Scientist Program

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This program uses scientific techniques to examine how drugs effect the brain. Its ultimate goal is to present students with the negative effects of substance abuse and show the benefits of staying substance free. Each of the lessons...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: What Are Communicable Diseases and How Can We Prevent Them?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students will learn about infectious diseases caused by microorganisms, what causes them and how to protect oneself, and play a game where they play the role of a disease.
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Ingles Mundial

Ingles Mundial: Beginning Level

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Improve English language proficiency at this comprehensive ELL (English Language Learner) site for Spanish speaking students. This section is subdivided into eight areas of language development: vocabulary, grammar, listening...
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Chlorine Chemistry Division

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource aims to promote the use and application of chlorine in a responsible manner. Tends to focus on the many positive applications and downplay and health risks associated with some chlorine compounds, but a good source of...
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Israeli Tai Chi Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization has a mission to teach the style of Tai Chi Chuan in the country of Israel and to promote the health of its membership.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Information on Common Drugs of Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at common drugs, including a link to each drug where you can find research reports, infofacts, publications, and notes.
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Alliance for a Healthier Generation

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource is a website targeting teens who want to live a healthy lifestyle. Tips about good nutrition, ways to improve food offerings at school, and stories about teens who have made a difference. Free registration is required for...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Hand Washing Experiment

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
By conducting two experiments, this instructional activity will help students discover the importance of thoroughly washing hands and the role that plays as a way to prevent the spread of disease.
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EL Education

El Education: E2 River Scientist Study

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This book was created by fifth and sixth grade students at in Amherst, Massachusetts. As part of study of the local watershed, students interviewed and worked with local scientists who were involved with studying and promoting the health...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Propaganda Schemes

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Chock full of many interactive tools and strategies, this interdisciplinary language arts and health lesson is set up like a WebQuest. Students are led through the evaluation of techniques used by...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Keeping Healthy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This unit helps children to learn that there are many aspects to keeping healthy. Children learn about the heart and how heartbeat is affected by exercise. It gives opportunities to explore issues about...
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Glitter Germs

For Teachers K - 1st
This lesson plan is designed to give young students a concrete demonstration as to why they should wash their hands with soap and warm water so they will understand that germs are smaller than the eye can see.