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Tips for Teens, sponsored by SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, is a fact sheet written for teens about how alcohol and drug use can increase your risk for contracting AIDS.
Advocates for Youth helps young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Their HIV/STI Prevention and Treatment among Youth in the U.S. page contains publications, lesson plans, statistics, pamphlets, and facts about HIV prevention among adolescents. They also produce a publication called Science and Success: Sex Education and Other Programs That Work to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, HIV & Sexually Transmitted Infections. (PDF - 694KB) 
The National Association of State Boards of Education and National School Boards Association developed HIV Prevention in Schools: A Resource Kit for Education Leaders (PDF - 8.2MB) . It contains ideas and tools for outreach in preventing HIV.
Bone health top
The National Dairy Council provides health education kits to help educators teach kids and teens about the importance of milk in their daily diet. Other school tools are also provided which include fun activities and interesting lesson plans to supplement existing curriculum.
Bullying top
girlshealth.gov offers a fact sheet for educators to distribute to their students on bullying (PDF - 181KB). It is one in a series that covers topics such as school violence (PDF - 114KB) and sun safety (PDF - 117KB).
No-Name Calling Week is January 22-26, 2007. For curricula and other materials, visit www.nonamecallingweek.org.
Dietary guidelines top
MyPyramid.gov is the interactive web site from the United States Department of Agriculture that provides information on the new food guide pyramid and dietary guidelines. It includes educational materials that can be used as handouts and includes a nutrition section especially for kids with games, worksheets, and other classroom materials.
Disability education resources top
Kids’ Quest on Disability and Health is a program offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that provides parents and teachers with the tools or “Quests” designed to teach students about people with disabilities and the issues related to daily activities, health, and accessibility.
The Toolkit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities from the U.S. Department of Education has information about model programs, research, technical assistance, behavior, accommodations, and more.
Disaster preparedness top
The Resources for Parents and Teachers section of FEMA’s web site offers disaster preparedness resources for parents and teachers on how to prepare for emergencies at home and at school. Fire-safety fact sheets and terrorism related resources are provided, as well as curriculum planning tools and activities to use for disaster planning in the classroom.
Disease spread and prevention top
EXCITE was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to teach students about the causes and prevention of disease and injury while improving their research and analytic skills. This collection of materials offers resources and activities for educators to integrate epidemiology into any curriculum for students of all ages.
Drug use information and tools top
NIDA Goes Back to School is your source of free information about the latest drug abuse publications and teaching materials from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. You’ll find specific curricula and other teaching aids on this site.
Youth Tobacco Prevention site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers educational materials for educators, health professionals, parents and youth.
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) launched The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign to empower youth with the knowledge and tools to reject drugs. This web site provides parents and educators with materials, such as fact sheets and print ads, to teach kids and teens why they should stay away from drugs.
Eating disorders top
girlshealth.gov offers The BodyWise Handbook. This kit includes fact sheets and resource lists designed to help health care providers and school personnel detect eating disorders among adolescents and provide suggestions for promoting positive body image and healthy eating behaviors. Call 1-800-994-9662 to order copies (20 Max).
Emotional health top
BAM! Body and Mind™ is an online destination for kids created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Designed for kids 9-13 years old, the campaign gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. The site also offers students interactive content to investigate health and science topics for school or for a personal interest. This “Teacher’s Corner” web page is a resource for incorporating CDC health, safety, and science topics into classroom activities.
Environment and health top
Chemicals, the Environment, and You: Explorations in Science and Human Health is a curriculum supplement provided by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for educators to explain the link between the environment and human health for students in grades 7 to 8. Six activities are prepared to explain various topics in toxicology and physical health and can be used in conjunction with a teacher’s curriculum on biology or the environment.
This lesson plan on Linking Population, Health, and Environment is prepared by the Population Reference Bureau to help students realize the magnitude of human impact on the environment and how environment conversely impacts human health. Activities and materials are provided for educators to download and print for use along with the lesson plan.
Flu top
Seasonal Flu Information for Schools & Childcare Providers provides educators, staff, and parents with materials and links on how to help slow the spread of colds and flu. This resource is from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Food safety top
Bring food science into your classroom by ordering free supplementary tools, provided by the FDA, such as a sample food safety curriculum and useful teaching tools that help explain the importance of food safety to your students.
Fight Bac! is an initiative promoted by the Partnership for Food Safety Education that has a special section for educators to teach the messages of food safe handling.
Future planning top
girlshealth.gov offers a fact sheet for educators to distribute to their students on future planning (PDF - 113KB). It is one in a series that covers topics such as school violence (PDF - 114KB) and sun safety (PDF - 117KB).
Learning disabilities top
LDOnline, from public television station WETA, contains information and resources on learning disabilities and individualized education. It provides a learning disabilities section specifically for teachers that lists helpful articles on inclusion issues, interacting with parents and students, special education, and teaching strategies.
The educators section of the National Center for Learning Disabilities web site provides educators with tools and resources to develop effective teaching practices and personalized education methods.
LD Worldwide for educators is designed for educators who support individuals with learning disabilities of all ages. Here you will find information, suggested resources, and ideas for all levels, including infant/toddler, preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and post-graduate.
Medicine safety top
The FDA provides an interactive educational program on-line, Medicines in My Home, which helps students learn about over-the-counter medicines and what can be found in their medicine cabinet. It provides a course description and teacher’s kit for educators to explain the risks of not taking medicines properly and why certain medications are prescribed and used.
Nutrition top
MyPyramid.gov is the interactive web site from the United States Department of Agriculture that provides information on the food guide pyramid and dietary guidelines. It includes educational materials that can be used as handouts and a nutrition section especially for kids with games, worksheets, and other classroom materials.
We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national program designed as a one-stop resource for parents and educators interested in practical tools to help children 8-13 years old stay at a healthy weight. Nutrition tips and resources are provided for parents and educators to teach children how to live a healthy lifestyle.
Obesity top
BodyWorks is a program designed to help parents and caregivers of young adolescent girls (ages 9 to 13) improve family eating and activity habits. Using the BodyWorks Toolkit, the program focuses on parents as role models and provides them with hands-on tools to make small, specific behavior changes to prevent obesity and help maintain a healthy weight. The BodyWorks program uses a train-the-trainer model to distribute the Toolkit through community-based organizations, state health agencies, non-profit organizations, health clinics, hospitals and health care systems.
Physical activity top
Jump Kids Jump!, from the Indiana State Department of Health, is a structured jump rope and nutrition program designed to create awareness of bone health, physical activity, and the importance of calcium intake. Research has shown that jumping or high-impact exercise is very effective for increasing bone mineral density in the hip, especially during puberty. Physical activity is not only important for strong bones, but it also builds muscle and helps prevent obesity and certain diseases. The featured tool kit includes research documentation, program description, fact sheet, PowerPoint calcium presentation, bone demonstration, pre/post test and answer key, jump rope rhymes, instructional manual, and DVD.
BAM! Body and Mind™ is an online destination for kids created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Designed for kids 9-13 years old, the campaign gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. The site also offers students interactive content to investigate health and science topics for school or for a personal interest. This “Teacher’s Corner” web page is a resource for incorporating CDC health, safety, and science topics into classroom activities.
The NIH Curriculum Supplement Series provides educators with materials and resources to educate students on select subject areas. The Science of Energy Balance: Calorie Intake and Physical Activity curriculum supplement helps students understand the link between science and physical health.
Physical and emotional health top
BAM! Body and Mind™ is an online destination for kids created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Designed for kids 9-13 years old, the campaign gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. The site also offers students interactive content to investigate health and science topics for school or for a personal interest. This “Teacher’s Corner” web page is a resource for incorporating CDC health, safety, and science topics into classroom activities.
Reproductive health top
Your students and patients can find helpful information on general adolescent development, reproductive health care, and menstruation on the girlshealth.gov web site. The site also includes special interactive tools such as a daily guide to the menstrual cycle and a guide to the body's major systems. This information can be printed and distributed.
The Office of Population Affairs collects, develops, and distributes information on family planning, adolescent pregnancy, abstinence, adoption, reproductive health care, and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS. This link takes you to a reproductive health fact sheets and publications.
Sexual assault top
The San Diego Police Department's Sexual Assault Risk Reduction Curriculum is a web site that provides lessons for middle and high school students designed to reduce the incidence of sexual assault through risk-reduction strategies.
Sexual health top
The Office of Population Affairs collects, develops, and distributes information on family planning, adolescent pregnancy, abstinence, adoption, reproductive health care, and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and AIDS. This link takes you to a list of reproductive health fact sheets and publications that you may reproduce for your students.
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy’s web site for professionals provides free downloads and materials that can be used to teach students about the risks of early pregnancy and prevention.
Sexually transmitted infections top
girlshealth.gov offers a fact sheet for educators to distribute to their students on handling pressure to have sex too soon. The fact sheet Dealing With Pressure to Have Sex (PDF - 126KB) is one in a series and can be found in the abstinence section of girlshealth.gov, along with other useful tools.
Smoking and athletics top
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web page highlights the CDC’s Tobacco-Free Sports Initiative. The site provides a smoke-free video, posters, and guides that are available for download to help coaches and school administrators promote the importance of choosing an active and tobacco-free lifestyle.
Smoking cessation top
girlshealth.gov offers a fact sheet for educators to distribute to their students on smoking cessation (PDF - 174KB) . It is one in a series that covers topics such as school violence (PDF - 114KB) and sun safety (PDF - 117KB).
Smoking prevention top
The girlshealth.gov web site offers information that you can print and distribute on alcohol, drugs, and smoking. This special section includes a drug glossary, and a quiz on the contents of a cigarette.
Join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and cover model/entrepreneur Christy Turlington in communicating a smoke-free message to teens in your school and community. Here you’ll find a speech by Christy, free posters, an interview with Christy, tobacco facts, 7 deadly myths, and links.
The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions’ Youth Tobacco Prevention offers links to many resources, including: MediaSharp, a video developed to make young people more aware of the power of cigarette advertising; Smoke Screeners, an educational program that helps teach media literacy skills to young people; a fact sheet about youth and tobacco; and many more resources.
School violence top
girlshealth.gov offers a fact sheet for educators to distribute to their students on violence prevention. The fact sheet Stopping School Violence: What can you do? (PDF - 114KB) is one in a series that covers topics such as sun safety (PDF - 114KB) and bullying (PDF - 114KB).
Sleep top
Sleep, Sleep Disorders, and Biological Rhythms is a module created by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that provides educators with the tools to explain basic research discoveries and to teach information on the importance of sleep on health. Lesson plans, assessment tools, and a teacher’s guide are examples of the materials offered on this web site.
Sun safety top
girlshealth.gov offers a fact sheet for educators to distribute to their students on sun safety. The fact sheet There is no Safe Sun Tan (PDF - 117KB) is one in a series that covers topics such as school violence (PDF - 114KB) and bullying (PDF - 181KB).
The brochure Sun Safety at School, What you Can Do (PDF - 244KB) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives guidelines for school personnel to promote sun safety among faculty, staff, and students.
Teen pregnancy top
girlshealth.gov offers a fact sheet for educators to distribute to their students on handling pressure to have sex too soon. The fact sheet Dealing With Pressure to Have Sex (PDF - 126KB)
is one in a series
and can be found in the abstinence section of girlshealth.gov, along with other useful tools.
The publication Partners in Progress (PDF - 478KB from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy outlines the importance of educational communities in the prevention of teen pregnancy. The goal of the organization is to reduce the teen pregnancy rate by one-third between 1996 and 2005.
Viruses top
The National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) has developed a popular free curriculum called Virus Encounters that offers middle and high school teachers materials and a series of activities on various infectious disease topics. Additional resources and links to other useful virus-related teaching tools are also provided.
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Content last updated August 12, 2007
