K-12 Science and Health Education (Also, good ideas to keep kids busy this summer!)

K-12 Science and Health Education
Working with teachers and scientific experts to provide FREE reliable resources to help introduce, reinforce, and supplement education programs.

Two US Government Agencies (NLM-National Library of Medicine and HHS – Health and Human Services) have joined forces
to provide links in the areas of biology,  environmental health science/chemistry, general health, and forensics and medical terminology, and More!

Here is a sampling of Web sites especially geared to K-12 students…

• MedlinePlus 
  (Grades 6 -12+)
  Easy to read health information. An excellent source for all ages.
  Check out Videos and Cool Tools for health videos on the human body, surgery videos (FYI-graphic),quizzes, and calculators to self check your health (as diet and exercise).
• Household Products Database 
  (Grades 6 – 12+)
  Learn about the potential health effects of chemicals in common household products.
• Visible Proofs: Forensic Views of the Body 
  (Grades 6 – 12+)
  Collection of images, videos and stories about the history and the development of forensics. Includes lesson plans.
  Includes links to a video clips of a real autopsy, real cases (including insect testimony!),links to resources (as NPR radio interviews) and more.
• Children’s Page 
  (Grades 3 – 8)
  Health and safety materials for students. Includes quizzes and games.
• Teen Health 
  (Grades 7 – 12)
  Materials written specifically for teens about health and safety.

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