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ProCon

Drug Use in Sports

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The ancient Greeks used performance enhancing drugs, such as opium juice, when they participated in the original Olympic Games. Pupils research a website with debate topics to decide if athletes' use of such drugs in modern sports is...
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

Nida: Facts About Anabolic Steroids

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive resource providing facts about anabolic steroids. Covers what they are, how they are used, their names and more. Links to additional information are included.
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Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

National Youth Anti Drug Media Campaign: Above the Influence: Steroids Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
A statement from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy about the risks of steroid use.
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University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Steering for Steroids

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tour de France has been under scrutiny because of alleged doping by participants. This article dives into the fray of scandal during one year of the Tour.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Institute on Drug Abuse offers information on drug abuse, publications, news releases, legislation, and more.
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Other

The Partnership for a Drug Free America

For Students 9th - 10th
Working to reduce the illicit drugs in America, this is the website of Partnership For A Drug Free America. This site contains a database of drugs with slang names as well as standard. For each drug there are descriptions of the drug...
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ProCon.org

Pro Con: Should Performance Enhancing Drugs Be Accepted in Sports?

For Students 9th - 10th
Website dedicated to controversial issues explores the topic of performance enhancing drugs and asks whether they should be accepted in sports.
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National Institutes of Health

Nih Clinical Center: Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center provides great information on vitamin D. Answers several questions about the vitamin, such as what is, what are the sources of it, recommended dietary allowance, and when...
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National Institutes of Health

Facts About Dietary Supplements Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource on Vitamin D can be found here! Read about what it is, its sources, the recommend intake, Vitamin D deficiency, people who may need extra Vitamin D to prevent deficiencies, and health risks associated with too much...
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Other

Streetdrugs.org: Education Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about individual drugs. Targets students, parents, teachers, law enforcement officials, and health professionals.
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Other

Frozen Ropes: Baseball and Softball Training

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on a baseball/softball training camp. Read up on the style of the training and how it has been successful in the past.
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Indiana University

Indiana Prevention Resource Center: Drug Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Specific drugs and drug related issues are defined and discussed on this page, which also contains several downloadable publications.
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Other

Dea: Just Think Twice

For Students 9th - 10th
The Drug Enforcement Administration website provides several sections of information designed to help teenagers and parents to get the facts about drugs in our society.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Lipids and Fats

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate the organic molecules lipids which include fats, steroids, and waxes including saturated and unsaturated fats as well as interesting facts on this site.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: What Do Food Labels Really Say?

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.
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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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WebMD

Web Md: Drug Combination for Allergy Symptoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides information about the drugs leukotriene modifiers and if they help relieve allergies when used with or without antihistamine medications. A short, but interesting article on the subject.
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WELL

People.well.com: Web of Addictions: Fact Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides links to health, addiction, and organizations that offer help.

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