You will find links to the follow Health and Fitness topics on this page:
General Health
Safety
Fitness
Drugs
The Body
Nutrition
Resources and Ideas
Health Quizzes, Facts and Links
General Health
KidsHealth
Very complete health site all about kids.
Health
Window Nice health page for teachers and kids. Good organization of
subject matter.
For Kids Activities to help kids learn about health and safety.
Kids' Peace Kids' crisis center
site. Mental health of children.
Safety
CodeRedRover
Great site about safety. Encourages children to make safe, smart
choices in and around the home through games, activities, online contests,
crafts and do-it-yourself projects."
Sparky the Fire dog Fire
safety.
Fitness
ShapeUp America! Physical fitness
site.
www.sikids.com Sports
Illustrated for Kids.
Drugs
Free Vibe The National Youth Anti-Drug Media
Campaign has a very hip site, with games, e-cards, discussion forums and the
straight scoop on drugs. To learn about drugs in general ("Why People Take
Drugs") or specifically (alphabetically from alcohol to tranquilizers) jump
to Heads Up.
MADD Online:
Under 21 Underage drinking statistics and areas developed
for certain grade levels
Red Ribbon
Works!
Mind Over Matter Site for 5th grade and up to learn about the effects of drugs on the body.
Sara's Quest Created by the National Institute on Drug Abuse,
teaches middle-schoolers the effects of drug abuse on the body and the
brain. It includes background information on brain anatomy, and chapters on
marijuana, opiates, inhalants, hallucinogens, steroids, stimulants, nicotine
and methamphetamine. After perusing the materials, take the animated Sara's
Quest Challenge to test your knowledge.
The Body
The Heart: An Online
Exploration Information on the heart.
Innerbody
Cardiovascular adventure.
http://www.cdc.gov/ Centers for
Disease Control.
Nutrition
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/ FDA Kids page. Food quiz, information about animals, vaccines, news....
Nutrition for Kids
Resources and Ideas
Walk in My Shoes
Aging site. A great site that bridges the gap and helps young people understand what
growing old means.
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