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Kids Health: When It's Just You After School
If you ever spend any time home alone, you know that there are pluses and minuses to the situation. Sometimes it is nice to just have your whole house to yourself, but other times you are lonely and bored. It is very important that you...
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Electrical Safety Council: Switched on Kids: Electricity Safety
Explore a house for dangers lurking from careless behaviors around electricity. Students can take a quiz afterwards and print a certificate. Includes games, coloring pages, lesson plan materials, and resources for parents.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Net Smartz Workshop
A comprehensive resource for the protection of kids and teens on the internet.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
Part of the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities (IIF) program provides data on illnesses and injuries on the job and data on worker fatalities. Provides numerous charts and tables with statistics...
NOAA
Noaa: Tornadoes, Nature's Most Violent Storms
This page, put out by the National Weather Service, thoroughly explains the causes and types of tornadoes. Tornado safety is covered in the form of warning signs and what you can do to stay safe both in school and at home. The full...
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American Red Cross
Home page of the American Red Cross with links to disaster services, biomedical services, international services, community services, military services, health and safety services, volunteer services, and youth services. Also includes...
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Household Products Database
A database of common, household products which includes product ingredients, potential health effects, and safety and handling of these chemicals.
Government of Canada
Employment and Social Development Canada
A department of the Canadian federal government, this website is home to many government programs aimed at increasing Canadian economic productivity, including skills, training and employment insurance programs. There are two federal...
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National Park Service: Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
This site is the home site for the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. From this site you can find visitor information, history and culture, news and events and more.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Telecommuting
The workday is getting longer and more stressful. Parents are away from home up to 12 hours a day. Employees are forced to spend hard-earned salaries on power wardrobes. They commute long distances at the expense of their pocketbook,...
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Home page of a professional organization of physicians specializing in child health and safety.
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Kids Health: En Espanol
Access to Spanish translations of a number of KidsHealth site articles, plus access to the English language site and complete database of information on health topics of interest to younger children, such as everyday injuries and...
US Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture: Usda for Kids
The United States Department of Agriculture home page for kids. Links to many activities and learning sites.
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Wise Kids: Being Savvy Online: A Wise Kids Guide
The internet is a great resource for information and entertainment and is widely used in classrooms and homes. Unfortunately the internet can also be dangerous. This site presents information on some of the risks of internet use and how...
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National Rifle Association
This resource is the official website of the National Rifle Association. It offers information on gun control and safety.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Infant Botulism
Site provides an excellent description of botulism and how it affects infants, including information about symptoms, prevention and treatment.
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Insurance Information Institute: Homeowners Insurance Info
The Insurance Information Institute is a nonprofit fact-finding organization dedicated to improving public understanding of property and casualty insurance. Explore homeowner's insurance basics, buying home insurance, filing a claim, and...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: Why Do We Need Rules?
Lesson that helps students understand why rules are needed. Students discuss the story Know and Follow Rules by Cheri J. Meiners, compare the rules in the book to rules at home and at school, and develop a list of rules for the classroom.
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Association of Camp Nurses
Home page of an association of professional nurses working in camp settings. Professional, educational, and research resources available. This site contains a great deal of information about nursing in a camp setting and current issues...
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Humboldt State University: Living on Shaky Ground: How to Survive Earthquakes
Actions to take that increase safety in the event of an earthquake or tsunami. Website covers identifying hazards in the home, creating a disaster plan, protecting yourself during an earthquake, checking for injuries and damage, and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Physical Science: Electric Circuits
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the parts of an electric circuit and identifies electric safety features and how to use electricity safely.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Westinghouse World
This has detailed information about the various historical Westinghouse plants and their working conditions. Also includes information about George Westinghouse and "Life in Wilmerding, home of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company."
Read Works
Read Works: The Weight Debate
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not schools should send reports home about students' body mass index (BMI). A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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St. Petersburg Times: Hurricane Andrew, After the Storm
Hurricane Andrew struck southern Florida on August 24, 1992. As these articles explain, residents still feel the impact of the storm ten years later on many levels - the psychological toll, the cost of insurance, and in the need to...
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