This video discusses the need for healthy relationships for teens and how to recognize the signs of unhealthy relationships.
Bullies aren't all big and muscle-y. Bullies come in all shapes and sizes ? and it's not like you can tell who they are by what they look like. You can only tell a bully by their actions ? they make themselves feel powerful by threatening, embarrassing, or hurting others. If you have ever been around a bully or been picked on by a bully, you know how hurtful they can be. But, there are things you can do to stay out of a bully's way.
This article provides information on preventing cancer among youth.
In this activity, students read a scenario describing an outbreak of illness among fishermen working along the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Then students will describe and develop an investigation that could be conducted to resolve the issue.
This resource provides tips for choosing healthy foods for people with diabetes on holidays and special occasions.
In this lesson, students will research a variety of chromosomal abnormalities and resulting syndromes to determine risk factors and contributors of the abnormality, and characteristics of the syndromes.
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This lesson emphasizes the relationship between DNA sequences, mutations in DNA and the change in the resulting protein structure and function. Hemophilia A will be used as a real life example of how a mutation in DNA results in a change in a protein's structure and resulting ability to function. In order to complete these activities, the students should have prior knowledge in DNA structure and mutations, protein synthesis, Mendelian genetics and sex-linked traits.
Color Me Safe is a coloring book designed for children ages four to seven. Throughout the book, the Safe Family takes simple steps to prevent injuries, such as installing smoke alarms and using child safety seats. Children can have fun coloring the pictures and reading about the Safe Family. Color Me Safe can help parents talk with their children about safety at home and on the go! Teachers can integrate the story and messages into Pre-K and early grade school curricula and share copies with parents and children at health and safety events.
This article discusses common asthma triggers including tobacco smoke, pets, air pollution, and mold.
This is a fact sheet providing information on the male latex condom. Consistent and correct use of the male latex condom reduces the risk of sexually transmitted disease (STD) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission. However, condom use cannot provide absolute protection against any STD. The most reliable ways to avoid transmission of STDs are to abstain from sexual activity, or to be in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner. However, many infected persons may be unaware of their infection because STDs often are asymptomatic and unrecognized.
This article includes information concerning asthma and how the chronic illness affects students in school.
In this lesson, students learn how to make a karyotype, learn how to read a karyotype, and be able to identify conditions and syndromes exhibited by a karyotype. In addition, students will be able to describe symptoms that might be exhibited by these conditions or syndromes.
This presentation is a supplemental resource to be used in conjunction with the lesson "Cytogenetics." In this lesson, students learn how to make a karyotype, learn how to read a karyotype, and be able to identify conditions and syndromes exhibited by a karyotype. In addition, students will be able to describe symptoms that might be exhibited by these conditions or syndromes.
This presentation is a supplemental resource to be used in conjunction with the lesson "Cytogenetics." In this lesson, students learn how to make a karyotype, learn how to read a karyotype, and be able to identify conditions and syndromes exhibited by a karyotype. In addition, students will be able to describe symptoms that might be exhibited by these conditions or syndromes.
This article discusses tooth decay, gum disease, and what can be done to ensure good dental health.
In this lesson, students examine a case study of a woman with a family history of diabetes and create a family health portrait that will assess her risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Using the family health portrait to record the woman's family history, students identify her genetic, behavioral, and environmental risk factors for type 2 diabetes and make recommendations for lifestyle changes.
A healthy body needs nutrients (like vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates) for growth, development, energy, and running all of our body systems. Those nutrients should come mainly from the food you eat. Just as cars need gasoline to run, your body needs food to keep it going. But not just any food. To be your healthiest, and to look and feel your best, you need to give your body the right kinds and amounts of fuel. It's lunch time, you're in the school cafeteria and you need to decide on a healthy meal! This resource allows students to just click and choose the best food items for them. It provides a better understanding of how to make good decisions about healthy eating.
This card set has photos and information about some of the infectious diseases that CDC studies. You can view the set online OR download and print a hard copy. To view or print a hard copy set, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
In this lesson, students will learn about the scientific method and the characteristics of life by assuming the role of epidemiologists. The scenario that they will investigate is that many individuals in the school have recently become ill with gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and headache). Students will discover the source of the illness, the microbe causing the illness, and the biology behind the organism spreading the disease. By examining stool samples made from molasses and water, students will examine differences between affected and unaffected individuals. The students will eventually determine the source of the outbreak is contaminated water in the school cafeteria and conclude that the microbe involved is a bacterium called cholera. Students will then conclude the lesson by investigating an outbreak of birth defects.