Health & Medicine Resources for Teachers & Students from Government Sources

"BAM! Body and Mind is an online destination for kids created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Designed for kids 9-13 years old, BAM! gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices."

"The CDC Learning Connection (CDC LC) connects learners to quality public health and healthcare training opportunities and educational tools developed by CDC, CDC partners, and other organizations recognized for developing public health training resources."

The Environmental Health Science Education website provides educators, students and scientists with easy access to reliable tools, resources and classroom materials. It seeks to invest in the future of environmental health science by increasing awareness of the link between the environment and human health.

Provides information on a variety of environmental health topics.

Developed by classroom educators with the goal of promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills among students, each lesson plan explores a topic covered in the exhibition and is supplemented with materials appropriate for K-12 classes, in addition to information about suggested grade levels, required time, learning outcomes, background information, vocabulary, materials, evaluation, extension, and relevant standards.

Working with teachers and scientific experts to provide free reliable resources to help introduce, reinforce, and supplement education programs.” Includes: Biology, Careers, Environmental Health Science/Chemistry, Forensics & Medical Technology, Games, General Health, Genetics, Health Information Tutorials, HIV/AIDS, Lesson Plans, Projects, and Spanish-Language Resources.

"The NIEHS Kids' Pages are produced by the Office of Management, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, as an informational and educational resource for all ages."

"Kids, this page is for you. Learn about everything from how the body works to what happens when you go to the hospital. There are quizzes, games and lots of cool web sites for you to explore. Have fun!"

PubMed is a free search engine accessing primarily the MEDLINE database of references and abstracts on life sciences and biomedical topics.

"This site celebrates twentieth-century leaders in biomedical research and public health. It makes the archival collections of prominent scientists, physicians, and others who have advanced the scientific enterprise available to the public through modern digital technology."

Launched in February 2003, Ready is a National public service campaign designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to promote preparedness through public involvement. Ready and its Spanish language version Listo ask individuals to do four key things: (1) stay informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses, (2) make a family emergency plan, (3) build an emergency supply kit, and (4) get involved in your community by taking action to prepare for emergencies.

"Whether you’re a kid or teen yourself, a parent or loved one, or work with youth, Ready Kids has tools and information to help before, during and after disasters."

More than half of child fire deaths are among children age 4 or younger – making them an important audience for fire prevention and education. The Sesame Street Fire Safety Program curriculum for preschoolers is available in both English and Spanish. The curriculum includes an educator’s guide for teachers, a CD of songs and stories, a family guide, a coloring and activity booklet, and a poster.

The free K-12 STEM materials on the NIGMS site are provided by the institutes and centers within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NIH grantees. Information and lessons on the science behind various health topics are included. Lessons combine cutting-edge biomedical discoveries with state-of-the-art instructional practices.