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An Educator's Online Resource for Teaching Puberty and Menstruation - Aimed at teachers and school nurses, this resource provides lots of information about puberty for both girls and boys. You'll find out about the major events of puberty for both sexes, and there are drawings to make sure you have all the right names for your own anatomy. In Ask the Doctor you'll find all sorts of questions, answered by health care professionals. Check out the quiz and make sure you have all the right answers when your friends ask you what's up with growing up!
BBC Medicine Through Time - The Medicine Trough Time web site is a fun and informative resource for everyone. Choose a time period and theme to begin or make a selection from a highlighted section.
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute - Bicycle helmets make good sense. Many parts of the U.S. and Canada, plus all of Australia, require helmets. Other places are studying such laws and may require helmets as well. This all-volunteer organization tells you what types of helmets meet safety standards and where you can get inexpensive ones. According to this site, a round, smooth helmet is better than one with points that can snag on pavement. Visit this site for much, much more about bike and helmet safety.
Clearasil - The Clearasil site provides information on skin treatments and Clearasil products. People come here to learn how to treat and prevent acne, breakouts and oily skin problems.
Close to Home Online - When school lets out, five teens face some really big decisions about life, love, and alcohol and substance abuse. This innovative site lets you peek into their rooms to discover clues about their decisions so far in this 13-week soap opera. The comic-book style is gritty and true to life and may not be for all families. For others, though, it is a real discussion starter, and Net-mom believes we all need to talk to our kids more.
Coroner's Report - Information and Resources on Gangwar Intervention and Prevention - How much do you know about gangs? Do you think you could spot warning signs that might indicate your child was involved with a gang? If you need a quick education on gangs, graffiti "tagging," and hand signals, visit this site and its associated links. Created by an outspoken retired coroner, this Web site may shock you. The page offers this quote: "The choice today is no longer between violence and nonviolence. It's either nonviolence or nonexistence."--Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
DNA Is an Instruction Manual - DNA, the building block of life, is in almost every cell of your body. At this site, you can zoom in for a closer look at someone's hand until you get to the cell level. See the nucleus? That's the control tower for everything that goes on in the cell. It's also where you'll find the DNA "spaghetti." Check it out, and then explore this excellent site to learn all about the double helix as well as ethical concerns about genetic testing.
DrKoop.com - This terrific source of health information also addresses family matters such as transitioning your kids to high school, discipline, and kids at risk. There are reviews of other health sites, a way to check for drug interactions, and lots of health chat in the Community section.
Eating Disorders Online - Wealth of stories and information - Comprehensive news, help, information, support, treatment, research on eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia with resources, links, searches, databases and poetry.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Puberty - It happens to every boy. All of a sudden, his voice starts croaking, his Adam's apple starts growing, and peach fuzz turns into whiskers. As a girl grows into a woman, her body changes in many ways. These changes signal puberty, and sometimes it can be scary and confusing. Find out more here.
Get It Straight - The Facts About Drugs - Written by kids, this straight talk describes "What's up with" all kinds of drugs, from anabolic steroids and over-the-counter medications to heroin and cocaine. Besides the solid information, there are suggested activities to extend the antidrug message into the community. For example, there are planning ideas for a drug-free dance or other neighborhood event.
Healthfinder - This is an easy-to-use clearinghouse of links to health information from various government and other agencies. Read an online magazine, search a database, or find a self-help or support group for topics as diverse as adoption to substance abuse. The variety will surprise you. You can locate statistics on playground injuries, information on vaccine safety, guidance on suicide prevention, and more. These are selected publications, so you're assured it's just the "good stuff"!
Human Anatomy On-line - InnerBody.com - Click on Animations and choose from the list provided to start the fun. Warning: These take a long time to load. See a cutaway view of a mouth and throat as a pizza is eaten and swallowed. See blood pumping through the various chambers of the heart. See sound hitting the eardrum and the adjacent structures. You'll find a human anatomy tutorial here, but it's not written in simple language, so you may be more interested in looking at all the cool diagrams.
In Your Face! What Acne Is and What You Can Do - It seems that you always get a pimple right before a school dance, or party, or some event where you want to look and feel your best. What's to blame? Was it that chocolate you ate? All that dark cola you drank? That greasy cream you put on your face? The truth is, acne in teens is normal, and it's caused by all the hormones you have pumping around in your body during puberty. What can you do about it? Visit this site to clear things up.
Kid Safety on the Internet - Sometimes it's hard to stay safe and play safe. What do you do if a bully starts picking on you? What do you do if you are in an accident? What do you do if a stranger contacts you on the Internet? Find the answer to these and many other safety questions on this site, provided by the University of Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. If you read all the information here, you'll be a safety expert!
Kidd Safety - The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants you to try all of "Kidd" Safety's games. (He's a little cartoon goat. His name is Kidd. Get it?) Look for the dangerous situations around the house. Do you see one? Good--now click on it and play a concentration-style matching game. After that you can try a word search puzzle or try to skateboard to the park while picking up safety equipment and avoiding branches and squirrels. You have 90 seconds--GO!
Kidde Home Safety Education Center - Take a look at the Java games at this new resource promoting fire safety. It's presented by a company that makes extinguishers and alarms of various types. Captain Kidde, a colorful superhero, teaches children about fire protection equipment, how to conduct fire safety checks and fire drills, and ways to save themselves and others in the event of a fire. We had fun creating blueprints of imaginary houses and dragging around various appliances, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers until we figured we'd done a pretty good job. Captain Kidde evaluated our work, and luckily he agreed. There are various games for ages 5 to 13 and lots of information for parents, too. Teachers will find lesson plans designed for grades K-8 and safety tips on preventing fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. There are also home safety education tools for firefighters to use during communityhouses, in-school visits, and similar outreach activities. You'll find loads of links, too.
KidsHealth - Children's Health & Parenting Information - Sections for kids and parents, with an area for health professionals as well. The kids' section has Shockwave games and animations, tips on nutrition, fun recipes, and a sensitive section on feelings, including a Kid's Guide to Divorce.
Kotex Info and Girlthing - Girls--get to know your body and your emotions as you enter the exciting world of womanhood. This site, from a manufacturer of women's products, offers much more than marketing hype. Find out about your anatomy, the mysteries of menstruation, and even what happens during a gynecological medical exam. There's a section called Girlthing you should also check out. It has discussion boards where you can talk to other people about your concerns. Just remember you may not be writing to another teen, and don't give out any private information. If you read the discussions, you'll find that some girls' lives seem to revolve around boys. Net-mom says: Don't fall into that trap! The most important thing is to feel good about yourself and your contributions to the world. YOU are spectacular all by yourself!
Learn CPR - Welcome to Learn CPR. We are a free public service and hope to provide you with all the information you need to learn the basics of CPR. This web site is to be used as a free guide and an informational resource, but cannot replace real CPR or first aid training. Please try to attend a CPR training course in your community and help save lives.
Medbroadcast.com - Medbroadcast Corporation of Vancouver, British Columbia specializes in providing online medical information and services. Medbroadcast uses the Internet to facilitate communication and build connectivity in the healthcare industry, changing the way business is transacted.
Modern Miracles: Organ Transplants - Sort out the facts from the myths surrounding organ donation and transplants, participate in global opinion surveys, and read fascinating personal accounts of how this miraculous yet controversial procedure transforms lives.
My 8 Rules for Safety - What are "Checking first," "Using the buddy system," and "Trusting your feelings"? These are three of the eight rules for safety developed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. To stay safe, it's important to stay with friends when you are outside, to always tell your parents or caregiver where you are going, and to trust your feelings if you think something is wrong. This site is presented by Child Find Canada. You'll also find rules for older kids and how to keep safe on the Net.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - Some families are looking for their missing children. Check their photos. Have you seen any of these kids? Maybe you can help! This site lets you search by state, physical description, and other characteristics. If you have a Web page of your own, check the How You Can Help area.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information for Kids Only - Go to Be Smart, Don't Start, then Pick a Brain, any brain. You'll find out what effects marijuana, alcohol, inhalants, and tobacco have on brains. Does someone you know abuse drugs or alcohol? There's a section called How to Help Someone that will tell you what you can do. Wally Bear and the Know Gang offer word search puzzles, coloring books, and even information on Internet safety. Just say yes and visit this site.
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. - Trains are fascinating, but dangerous. Did you know that a big 150-car freight train traveling at 50 mph can take up to 1.5 miles to come to a complete stop? In the U.S. there are about 6,000 deaths and injuries per year involving trains and cars or pedestrians walking on the tracks. Most train accidents occur when the train is traveling 30 mph or slower. Even at 30 mph, the approximate stopping distance is 3,500 feet, or two-thirds of a mile! Operation Lifesaver educates adults and kids on trains and train safety. There are also coloring pages and suggested activities. Make tracks to visit here soon.
Poison Center Answer Book - This informative site contains fact sheets on everything from spider bites to food poisoning. You'll learn how to poison-proof your house, yard, and garage.
Preventing and Fighting Fires - Different types of materials produce different types of fires. Charcoal burns slowly, with an even glow. Other materials, such as coal and wood, produce a flame. A very rapid burning fire is created by gunpowder or dynamite, and the large amount of gases produced makes a violent explosion. Find out about fires and the various techniques used in fighting them at this site from World Book Encyclopedia. There is also an interesting section on great fires throughout history.
Science Odyssey: You Try It: Doctor Over Time - At this site, the medical care we take for granted today is contrasted with normal health care of the past. Type in your name (or make up a name) and select a physician from the year 1900, 1950, or 1998. Then choose a set of symptoms, for example, in complaint number three you feel weak, nauseated, and itchy. The 1900 doc runs a test and says it's probably kidney failure. You can try leeches and snakeroot but it's only a matter of time. Take your symptoms to get a second opinion from the 1950s physician and you will learn all about kidney dialysis and perhaps make a full recovery. Wait around for the 1998 medical advice, which includes not only dialysis but also a kidney transplant if needed. Try all the diseases and see how far medical science has advanced in the last 100 years. Aren't you glad you live in this time period? Have you tried to get a prescription for leeches filled lately?
Seeing, Hearing and Smelling the World - Trying to make sense out of your senses? Visit this site, from the Howard Hughes Medical Center. Discover how we see color, why we have two ears, and the differences in brain scans as we see a word or hear it. Amazing!
Smoking Handbook - Written by eighth graders for other middle schoolers, this site examines the allure of smoking as well as the addictive qualities of nicotine. Even if you don't smoke, you should be aware of the dangers of secondhand or sidestream smoke. Want to help someone quit smoking? Various methods are outlined on this well-researched page, which also offers a useful set of links.
Surf Swell Island - Help Mickey and the gang with their adventures in Internet safety! Disney helps children vote all the baddies off the island. Children have fun while learning the importance of Internet safety.
Teens-ncpc.org - NCPC's on-line resource center offers crime prevention tips for self, home, and family; community policing; neighborhood building; plus information on McGruff and the 'Take a Bite Out of Crime' campaign.
USFA Kids - The U.S. Fire Administration wants everyone to be safe from fire, including you. Every year, kids start over 100,000 fires--don't be one of them! This site explains smoke alarms, home fire safety, and escape plans. There is also a Parent-Teacher Lounge with lesson plans and more resources to help clear the smoke on fire safety.
Vince & Larry's Safety City - Larry and Vince are real dummies--crash test dummies, that is. They have been in over 10,000 car crashes over the years, in order to test car safety. What happens at the Car Testing Grounds? What's the correct way to wear a seat belt? Are air bags more trouble than they are worth? What's the best way to be safe around school buses? What's up with bicycle safety? Larry and Vince give you the answers. They also give you the questions in the Safety Challenge Trivia game--can you beat the current high score?
Your Gross and Cool Body - Everything you've ever wondered about the science of sweat, pimples, burps, ear wax, and unseemly bodily noises is here. There are even audio recordings of stuff like a stomach growling--but it's not the real thing, and you get to guess what they used to make the sounds. It's not really disgusting, but it is gross, so if you're over 13 or so, don't even think of visiting this site! Those that do will learn a lot about digestion, the circulatory system, and other things about the human body and its mysteries.
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