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Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Climate Change and Public Health
Article discussing the very real impact of climate change on human health, and the importance of adaptation planning to address public health problems. These problems can include heat-related distress, chronic conditions affected by...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Extreme Heat Prevention Guide
This site provides an excellent guide for preventing both heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Deadly Ascent: Body Breakdowns
Explore the injuries mountain climbers can sustain when they reach high altitudes, and discover how extreme cold can damage the human body.
Other
Primer on Climate Change and Human Health [Pdf]
A comprehensive guide to climate change in Canada. This site offers both a national look and then looks at the implications of climate change on specific regions and provinces.
Other
Rss Ideas for Educators [Pdf]
Trying to make sense of RSS technology and wondering how to use it in your classroom? This research paper clearly explains the basics behind XML feeds and aggregators and how educators can use this new tool to share great resources with...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Frostbite
Learn the difference between frostnip and frostbite, and learn what to do if your or someone else is frostbitten.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Frostbite Instruction Sheet
What is frostbite and how does it affect your skin? How do you treat frostbite? Find the answers to these questions, and learn how to prevent frostbite at this website.