Government Sites
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4 Girls Health
 - The www.4girls.gov web site, developed by the Office on Women’s
Health in the Department of Health and Human Services gives girls
between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, current health information.
The site focuses on many health topics that respond to adolescent
girls’ health concerns and motivates girls to choose healthy
behaviors using positive, supportive and non-threatening messages. |
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About Faces
- This site gives great information about different parts of your
face - from your eyes to your oral cavity |
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Air Quality Index
- Learn how air pollution is measured, about the Air Quality Index (AQI),
and how the index can be a quick way to tell people how good or bad
something is. The AQI uses colors, and numbers, and words to tell
you about the air. |
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America Museum of Natural
History - Infection Detection Protection
- Learn about microbes and infection. Learn about flu and how
microbes spread. |
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BAM!
- was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways
to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer. |
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Children's Inn at NIH
- Located in Bethesda, Maryland, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
is the premier biomedical research facility in the world. Children
receive treatment for illnesses such as cancer, heart, lung, blood,
bone and growth disorders, mental illnesses, and HIV infection. |
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Drug Enforcement
Administration
- Explains about
the types of drugs and the effects they can have on your body. The
is site also provides quizzes and activities. |
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FDA Kids' Page
- Learn about animal care, food safety, vaccines and much more about
the Food and Drug Administration. |
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FEMA for Kids
- This site teaches you how to be prepared for disasters and how you
can prevent disasters by taking action now! You can also learn what
causes disasters, play games, read stories and more. |
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Food Safety
- Gateway to food safety information. |
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For Kids Only
- The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
advises - - be smart – don’t start! Learn the facts on just saying
no to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. |
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Girl Power
- HHS addresses health messages to the unique needs, interests, and
challenges of today’s young girls. |
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Global Health Odyssey - Mini
Tour for Kids
- Information of
field investigations, health promotion, laboratory investigations,
and hazardous waste. |
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Global Health Odyssey Disease
Cards
- This card set has photos
and information about some of the infectious diseases that Center
for Disease Control studies. You can view the set online or download
and print your own copy. |
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healthfinder
- Fun way to learn about health and safety issues. |
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Indian Health Service Kids
Page
- Go to Indian Country with
canine celebs McGruff and Scruff at the Indian Health Service's
kid's page. This site features word-finds, a comic book, and a
Native American newsletter for kids, but the best feature is the use
of traditional Native American stories to teach kids decision-making
skills about alcohol, drugs, gangs and abuse. |
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Kids' Quest On Disability and
Health
- This site helps kids to
think about people with disabilities and some of the issues related
to participation in daily activities, health, and accessibility. |
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Milk Matters - Kids and Teens
- The games and activities on this page will help you to learn more
about calcium, and why it’s important for strong bones and healthy
teeth. You’ll also find out how much calcium you need every day, and
what foods you can eat to get calcium |
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National Institute On Drug
Abuse for Teens
- The National
Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) created this Web site to educate
adolescents ages 11 through 15 on the science behind drug abuse.
NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure
that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely
concerns. |
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NIDCD Kids and Teachers
- How loud is too loud? How does sound travel? The National
Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (whew!
that's a mouthful!) has the answers to these questions and lots more
info on hearing and sound. |
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NIEHS Kids' Page
- Learn how the environment affects your health. Get ideas for
science projects, tackle some brainteasers, and more. |
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Office of National Drug
Control Policy - Freevibe.com
- No
lectures - just the facts. Learn the truth about drugs, how to be
healthy, and best of all, how to have fun! |
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Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls
- Healthy bones are important. Get tips on eating right and
exercise, take a quiz to test your knowledge, and play some fun
games along the way. |
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Smoke-Free Kids & Don't Smoke
- The web site encourages adolescent girls (and boys!) to
participate in soccer as a way to maintain physical fitness and
resist pressures to smoke. |
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Soy Unica
- Your body and mind are growing and changing every day. Explore
your thoughts and feelings, and you'll discover more about yourself
and accept the changes in your life. |
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Team Nutrition
- To help meet the goal of healthier children, USDA launched Team
Nutrition. Learn more about this initiative to help make
implementation of the new policy in schools easier and more
successful. |
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The Cool Spot
- This is a place where you can learn about being yourself and
getting the facts about underage drinking. |
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The Mine Safety and Health
Administration
- Look here for
information about the dangers of playing near or in mines. |
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The National 4-H Web
- 4-H is the youth education branch of the Cooperative Extension
Service, a program of the United States Department of Agriculture.
Each state and each county has access to a County Extension office
for both youth and adult programs. 4-H is fun with friends. 4-H is
learning and doing cool things. 4-H is meetings, camp, workshops,
social activities, trips, and fairs. 4-H is leadership opportunities
and helping others. 4-H is responsibility and hard work and success. |
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Tips4Youth
- Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS) on how to save
your money and your life! Plus some cool free stuff. |
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USAF Services YouthLink
- This document is a news letter for kids and parents. |
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USDA for Kids
- Learn about resource conservation, gardening and science to
farming and food safety. |
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USFA Kids Page
- The U.S. Fire Administration’s kids page is full of tips that can
help you and your family be safe from fire. Test your knowledge
identify fire hazards and escape planning knowledge. |
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Vince & Larry's Safety City
- Here is some important information to keep in mind when you’re
out-and-about. |
Organization Sites
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Alzheimer’s Associations Kids
and Teens Page
- This page
provides resources to help you learn about Alzheimer’s disease and
understand how it affects you. |
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American Dental Association's
Animations and Games Page
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Animations will show you how to brush and when a baby's teeth shed,
demonstrate root canal treatment and more. There's also a "Visit The
Dentist" story. |
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Attention Deficit Disorder -
Kid's Area
- Explains what ADD is
and provides tips on how to cope with ADD. |
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Computer Ergonomics for
Elementary Schools
- The Computer
Ergonomics for Elementary School Students (CergoS) Web site will
show you some simple and affordable ways to make sure that your body
is safe and comfortable while using a computer. |
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For Kids Only - Be Smart Don't
Start
- Provides information on
how to start anti-drug campaigns at your school, how to help a
friend or loved one with a drug problem, and tips on how to just say
no. |
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It's My Life
- Read the Q&A's about different types of emotions, share your
thoughts about concerns at school, and read what other kids have to
say. |
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Kids Health for Kids
- KidsHealth has information on dealing with feelings, staying
healthy, diseases and fun stuff too. |
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KidsHealth
- Dealing with feelings you are unsure of? Want to know more about
your dreams? Kids talk - Check out the answers to all you questions. |
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Knowledge Network for Mental
Illness - Kids Page
- Learn about
mental health--talking about how you think, feel, and act everyday.
Are you mad, glad, sad, or scared? What do you do about it? |
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Mr. Rogers Neighborhood
- Are you unsure about some ot the scary (violent) things you see on
TV or read about? Make sure to talk about your concerns. |
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Smart-Mouth.org
- A fun, interactive site to help children learn about nutrition.
There are quick facts (called "Snacktoids"), recipes, articles,
video clips, and games all designed to promote healthy eating
habits. |
Education Sites
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Healthy Hopping
- This site teaches the youth fun ways to be more active through
jumping rope and how to have more nutritious meals and snacks. |
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Neuroscience for Kids
- has been created for all students who would like to learn more
about the nervous system. Enjoy the activities and experiments as
you learn about the brain and spinal cord. |
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Out On A Limb - A Guide To
Getting Along
- This website is
designed to help teach youth how to better manage conflicts and
challenges they face on a daily basis. You can learn to manage
conflicts peacefully while also having a lot of fun with Maria and
her friends. |
Commercial Sites
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Brainpop.com
- BrainPOP's unique, award-winning Health, Science and Technology
(HS&T) content is based on original, animated movies created to
explain the human body and the world around us in an engaging,
interactive journey for kids. |
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Get Your Angries Out - Anger
Management
- Everyone gets the
angries. But sometimes they make us say and do things that we don't
really mean. Learn how to release those mads in safe ways, so that
no one gets hurt and we feel better. |
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Pork 4 Kids - Food Fun Zone
- Here's a great page that's fun for kids so they will enjoy
learning more about pork. This page contains a Food Pyramid Puzzle
Game, Watch a Cartoon Show, and more. |
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Time Out for Families
- A parent to parent support forum for families whose children have
special mental health needs. Correspond with other parents who are
dealing with similar situations. |
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