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Here are FOUR "good sites" from our Health section that can help fight H1N1! (and Influenza-A, strep, MRSA, etc. Wash your hands and cough into your elbow.)

Scrub Club! NSF's site about washing hands is full of songs, games, and activities! Emphasizes the six steps of properly washing and why it is so important. Kids enjoy the games and the "Webisode." By "kids" we mean ages 6 to 16. Teen girls giggle at the characters and then look around to see if anyone noticed.This makes a good health filler in computer lab. In this time of flu epidemics and MRSA, this site is a powerful tool against disease.

Infection Detection Protection from the American Museum of Natural History. Meet the Microbes, Bacteria in the Cafeteria game, Infection ("The Game where YOU Are the Germ!"), and How Lou Got the Flu. A fun way for kids to learn some disease vector basics.

Swine Flu "Swine flu is a type of flu found in pigs, but people also can get it. Find out more about this type of flu virus." From KidsHealth.

Flu.gov Lots of good info about Swine Flu and influenza in general. Check out the Elmo videos for kids, too. Going in Health.

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5 a Day Dole's long- running, excellent nutrition activity site for kids.

Buffalo (Bison) Education from the InterTribal Bison Cooperative. From the original people of the bison comes this excellent educational resource. Learn the Traditional Uses of the Buffalo with a comprehensive printable .pdf chart. Learn why Buffalo Are Sacred. Learn buffalo facts and the Historical and Cultural Connection to the Buffalo. Find out about buffalo Meat & Nutrition. Play the Buffalo Brain Busters game.

Choosy Kids "The mission of Choosy Kids, LLC is to promote the development of healthy preferences. We are committed to providing products and services that promote healthy decision making and healthy, active lifestyles. We recognize that the first five years of life lay the foundation for learning and behavior preferences that may last a life- time; therefore we focus primarily on young children and the adults who make decisions on their behalf." All kinds of good things and activities for children and parents. We love their music and videos!

Colgate Kids World From the Colgate toothpaste people comes this kid-friendly site with dental health-related games for kids and .pdf activities for parents and teachers to download.

Cool School Free from Curriki - a site you need to see! "Part computer game, part educational classroom tool, COOL SCHOOL: Where Peace Rules! is a whimsical interactive game where children, ages five to seven (grades K-2), journey to the fanciful world of Cool School, where everything -- from erasers to desks to books to basketballs -- are alive and full of personality. Here, in a vibrant and fun setting, children are taught invaluable social, communication, and problem-solving skills that promote conflict resolution through negotiation, compromise, cooperation, and reconciliation." Lots more at their web page. We played this and it was great. It's a BIG download.

Cyberkidz "is an educational platform for boys and girls in the age of 4 till 12 years. By playing the educational games, children will practise subjects they learn in elementary school (PK-5)." The games are sorted by year from age 4 to 12, using a sliding bar. There are dozens of fun, playable games in every curriculum category, with new ones being added. This is an excellent site from the Netherlands.

FEMA Games for Kids from Federal Emergency Management Agency, has educational and didaster preparedness games. Many require Shockwave. Fun to play. Thanks, Jess.

Flu.gov Lots of good info about Swine Flu and influenza in general. Check out the Elmo videos for kids, too

Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge How to build an around the year program to educate kids in nutrition, health and physical education before, during, and after school. Includes ideas, activities, and how to set up challenges for kids. This is from Action for Healthy Kids of Skokie, Illinois, USA. Their mission statement and program layout explains it all in detail. We need this sort of site. Thanks for another one, Shelly.

Gardening - Classroom Projects from Kids Gardening. Here are 26 gardening projects for school kids, with lesson layouts and notes. Nice for cross-curriculum springtime activities.

Gardening - Thematic Explorations Library from Kids Gardening. Here are 26 thematic units, most with Lessons & Activities and Resources sections. There is a lot of good resources and planning material in here.

Happy Healthy Songs from Sesame Street. "Listen to these great songs about eating healthy foods and keeping your body fit." Five songs (with lyrics) to reinforce the idea of eating healthy.

Health and Growth, Keeping Healthy, and Teeth and Eating are three great kid health sites from the BBC. Each has a Revise Bite (online textbook), a good Activity to keep kids engaged, followed by a Quiz. We linked to the Revise Bites, and links to the activities and quizzes are on each page at the bottom. See if kids can keep Ben healthy in a Neo-Pet type activity! Quick clicking is called for!

Health and Medicine from Kids' World. Quite a few links to various kid and kid-related health sites.

Healthfinder US government site. Lists of links to other government health-related education sites. We've used the Cool and Uncool Stuff section to help teach alcohol and drug abuse facts. Other sections may be OK, too.

The Heart: An Online Exploration from The Franklin Institute. "Explore the heart. Discover the complexities of its development and structure. Follow the blood through the blood vessels. Wander through the weblike body systems. Learn how to have a healthy heart and how to monitor your heart's health. Look back at the history of heart science." Links to excellent explorations of all the above areas, with an exceptional section on blood. For upper elementary through high school.

Human Biology section of KidsKnowIt. Good and simple explanations.

I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) "is a proactive approach for addressing childhood obesity in Head Start children. IMIL seeks to increase moderate to vigorous physical activity every day, improve the quality of movement activities intentionally planned and facilitated by adults, and promote healthy food choices every day. Take a journey through IMIL by reviewing the research, video clip, testimonials, and Choosy Kids, LLC for further information."

Just Say No Anti-drug site from Thinkquest. Rich source of information for teaching kids about drugs of all types. Includes games, both online and printable. Check the red circles on the left side of the page to access the menus. Thanks to Terri T. for finding this site.

KidsHealth Kids learn about health and their bodies. Good, interactive site. Really good section on body changes during adolescence, too.

KidsHealth in the Classroom is a new part of the popular KidsHealth site. "Get on board with KidsHealth's new online resource for educators! KidsHealth in the Classroom offers free health curriculum materials for all grades and subject areas. Each teacher's guide includes discussion questions, activities, and reproducible handouts and quizzes - all aligned to recently updated national health education standards." Excellent material.

Kids Running "is a site about kids running for kids of all ages. Inspire your kids to embrace fitness, physical activity and exercise...Hello and welcome to KidsRunning.Com. It won't take you more than a few moments of browsing the site, to see that we are building a Web site devoted to promoting the sport of running for kids so that they can enjoy the benefits of a fit and healthy lifestyle both at school and home. We integrate academics when we can. It seems that both learning and running are more fun for kids when they are combined." Owned and operated by working teachers.

Let's Move is a website "which features many tips for making simple changes in the areas of nutrition and physical activity as a way of living a healthier life. The website also includes useful information such as the food pyramid, the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and recommended levels of physical activity for adults and youth."

McGruff.org Crime prevention for kids, starring McGruff the Crime Dog. Designed to help teach children how to protect themselves from bullies, vandalism, pedophiles, etc. Stories, advice, videos, 35 games like Shrink the Cyberbully and Adults You Can Trust.

Neuroscience for Kids "The smell of a flower - The memory of a walk in the park - The pain of stepping on a nail. These experiences are made possible by the 3 pounds of tissue in our heads...the BRAIN!! Neuroscience for Kids has been created for all students and teachers who would like to learn about the nervous system." Looks like Middle School and up.

NFL PLAY 60 "is the National Football League's campaign to encourage kids to be active for 60 minutes a day in order to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity. There are many ways you can join the PLAY 60 movement. You can get involved through school programs, contests and community events. Click one of the buttons below to get started." They have ways to participate for Kids and for Adults. Part of NFL Rush, the NFL kids' site, which is already in Sports.

Oral Health for Children Here is an important site that is all about kids' oral health - brushing, flossing, gum care, cavities, prevention, braces, and lots more. Links to more sites let you investigate all these subjects more deeply! This site was discovered by a third grader,and suggested to us by her teacher. Here's a shout out to Ms. Karen Galvin, 3rd grade teacher!

Origin of MRSA. Simply explained by this UC Berkeley site. How did S. aureus morph from a minor skin infection into a terror?

PE Central "Welcome to the premier site for health and physical education teachers, parents, and students. Our goal is to provide the latest information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth." Jobs, a store, over 1,700 lesson ideas, established PE programs, videos, lots more. A treasure for busy PE teachers! If this goes on, we'll need a Phys Ed section! Thanks go to Amanda Schlepp for the email about this site.

Personal Health from Brainpop. Various aspects of personal health are addressed in these great videos. Must login or start an account.

Root4Kids "Annie's Homegrown wants you to know about their Root4Kids movement that inspires kids, schools and families to eat more nutritious foods. This program created by Annie’s organic foods aims to encourage and inspire kids and families to get outside, dig into nature and eat healthier by offering recipes, gardening tips and activities." Contains recipes, how to garden advice, sign up for programs, a section for teachers, and a Play section with online and hands-on activities. Annies makes good products and this is a great idea!

Scrub Club! NSF's site about washing hands is full of songs, games, and activities! Emphasizes the six steps of properly washing and why it is so important. Kids enjoy the games and the "Webisode." By "kids" we mean ages 6 to 16. Teen girls giggle at the characters and then look around to see if anyone noticed.This makes a good health filler in computer lab. In this time of colds, influenza, and MRSA, this little site is a powerful tool against disease.

Sleep for Kids Teaching Kids the Importance of Sleep. "We need sleep to keep us healthy, happy, and doing our best!" Why We Sleep, How Sleep Works, insomnia, and more.

Smart-Mouth is a website that has some fun games that kids might enjoy playing, and that also help kids and adults learn interesting facts about the marketing and packaging of unhealthy foods. The website also suggests healthier snack options.

Sports Illustrated Kids SI's online games, scores and various activities for kids.

Swine Flu "Swine flu is a type of flu found in pigs, but people also can get it. Find out more about this type of flu virus."

Teeth and Eating Very good BBC KS2 Bitesize section that teaches kids all about teeth! There's a four page online picture textbook, a good Activity to keep kids engaged, followed by a 10 question Quiz. We recommend you go through the site by clicking on the red "Next >" in the bottom right hand corner. After reading the facts on teeth, click on the red "Activity" in the bottom left hand area, and then click on the "Quiz" next to it.

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