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10 Free Things for National Nutrition MonthEmphasize the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. Our recommended resources include lesson plans, best practices, learning games, videos, book lists, coloring pages and more. | Themed Package | |
20 Indoor Movement ActivitiesBeing involved in movement positively affects children both cognitively and physically. Here are 20 quick, easy, and engaging movement activities and games for the classroom. | Background Reading; Tool | |
Above the Influence.comThis site offers games, free downloads, quizzes, photos, podcasts, and important information about dealing with the pressures of teenage life. | Multimedia | |
Action for Healthy KidsSee how this site helps schools without the resources to improve nutrition programs and increase opportunities for kids to get healthier. | Multimedia; Tool | |
Agriculture in the ClassroomThis site provides cross-curricular lesson plans and activities to help students of all ages learn the sources of their food and fiber. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia | |
Alcohol Awareness Resources for EducatorsFree publications that provide educators with information about the hazards of drinking alcohol. | Background Reading; Printable | |
American Psychological Association: K-12 EducationThe American Psychological Association has resources to help K-12 teachers manage behavior problems, motivate students, assist struggling learners, handle stress, support gifted and talented youth, and more. | Background Reading; Lesson Plan | |
Anatomy of the Human Heart with Flash IllustrationThe Texas Heart Institute provides a detailed tour of the heart and circulatory system. | Multimedia; Printable | |
BAM! Body and MindBAM! Body and Mind gives students in grades 5-8 information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. It uses games, quizzes, and other interactive features to focus on disease, food and nutrition, physical activity, safety, stress, and the body. | Background Reading; Learning Game; Quiz | |
Bulletin Board IdeasWe recommend four Web sites where you can find bulletin board ideas and themes, cutouts, templates, activity ideas, and more. Plus, find out what kind of supplies you’ll need and how to acquire them. | Printable; Tool | |
Cabot Cheese PostersCheck out these six posters for students in grades K-5 about eating right. | Printable | |
Character CountsFree resources, professional development, and how to participate in the biggest celebration of character in the world. | ||
Child Nutrition Health Education KitThe National Dairy Council kit has papers with supportive science and presentations as well as downloadable charts and other education materials. Some materials are available in Spanish. | Reference Center | |
Childhood Vaccination BrochureThis NEA HIN brochure explains the purpose, benefit, and timing of the vaccines recommended for children. | Lesson Plan | |
Cut to the HeartLearn about the pioneers of heart surgery, how the heart works, why it fails, and how to treat heart failure. View annotated photos of diseased hearts and follow the flow of blood through an animated heart. | Multimedia | |
Diabetes Education in Tribal Schools (DETS)The DETS Project is part of a national effort to decrease the incidence and improve the care of type 2 diabetes among American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). Free learning resources and printables. | Lesson Plan; Multimedia; Printable | |
Drug Abuse Prevention DVDsThe goal of these drug abuse prevention DVDs is to help children choose a “Natural High” and reject drugs. | Lesson Plan | |
Emergency Preparedness: Free Classroom ResourcesSeptember is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Here are some resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help you and your students prepare for emergencies year 'round. | Themed Package | |
Energizers: Classroom-Based Physical ActivitiesThis North Carolina resource has ideas for keeping kids moving and learning. Travel the Tar Heel State is one of my favorites and is easily adaptable for any other state (mine is Maryland). | Printable | |
Etiquette Guide or Naturalization CeremonyThis page offers guidelines for dress, behavior, conduct, reception etiquette, tips and pointers, and thank-you notes after the ceremony. From Citizenship Counts. | Fact Sheet; Multimedia; Tool | |
EXCITE!This public health web site is a collection of teaching and reference materials developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to introduce and excite youth about the knowledge and skills used by public health professionals. | Multimedia | |
Fact Sheet: Physical Education in SchoolsThis fact sheet includes a chart that shows the correlation between achievement test scores and time spent in physical education. | Fact Sheet | |
Fact Sheet: Physical Education in Schools - Both Quality and Quantity are ImportantA Statement from the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association, and the American Heart Association making specific recommendations for K-12 physical education. | Fact Sheet | |
Federal Resources for Educational ExcellenceThis web site has teaching and learning resources from federal agencies, which include animations, primary docs, photos, and videos. | Multimedia | |
Finding Information on the InternetUC Berkeley Library offers an online tutorial covering search strategies, search tools, recommendations for evaluating web pages and other resources that will be of interest to educators and secondary students. | Background Reading |
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