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School is in Session: Resources for K-12 Educators

School is in Session: Resources for K-12 Educators . Lydia N Collins Consumer Health Coordinator National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region LYDIA@PITT.EDU. NLM K-12 Science and Health E ducation Resources. Biology Environmental Health /Chemistry

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School is in Session: Resources for K-12 Educators

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  1. School is in Session: Resources for K-12 Educators Lydia N Collins Consumer Health Coordinator National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region LYDIA@PITT.EDU

  2. NLM K-12 Science and Health Education Resources • Biology • Environmental Health/Chemistry • Forensics and Medical Technology • General Health • Genetics • HIV/AIDS • Careers • Health Information Tutorials • Lesson Plans • Projects • Spanish-Language Resources http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/outreach/k12.html

  3. General Health

  4. MedlinePlus Suitable for ALL ages Available in English and Spanish MedlinePlus includes information on: • Diseases and Conditions • Wellness Issues • Drugs & Supplements • Interactive Tutorials • Anatomy & Surgery Videos • Calculators & Quizzes • Games and much more… • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/

  5. MedlinePlus Children’s Page Locate resources that cover: A page just for Kids!! • How the body works • What happens when you go • to the hospital • Quizzes • Games • Cool Websites safe for kids • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childrenspage.html

  6. MedlinePlus Teens’ Page Health Information for Teens!! Locate resources that focus on: • Health and Safety for Teens • Teen Sexual Health • Teen Violence • Teenage Pregnancy • Smoking Cessation • Injury Prevention • Prom Health and Safety • Teen Dating Violence and much more… http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenspage.html

  7. Tutorials/Additional Resources (MedlinePlus) Teach students how to… • Surf the Web Safely • Consider the source • Focus on quality • Critical thinking (‘Cyberskeptic’) • Look for the evidence • Check for currency • Beware of Bias • Protect your privacy • Consult with your health professional http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthywebsurfing.html • Evaluate Internet Health Information (Tutorial) • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/webeval/webeval.html • Evaluating Health Information (MedlinePlus Page) • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/evaluatinghealthinformation.html

  8. Against the Odds (online exhibit) Suitable for grades 6-12+ Activities & Resources includes lesson plans and online activities. ‘Get Involved’ section where students can view different perspectives and share thoughts on global health issues. http://apps.nlm.nih.gov/againsttheodds/exhibit/index.cfm Against the Odds highlights stories of communities who, in collaboration with scientists, advocates, governments, and international organizations, are taking up the challenge to prevent disease and improve quality of life around the world.

  9. Environmental Health

  10. Environmental Health Student Portal The Environmental Health Student Portal provides a safe and useful resource for students and teachers to learn how the environment can impact our health. Suitable for grades 6-12 • http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/

  11. ToxMystery Suitable for ages 7-11 What’s in Your Home? Toxiethe Cat helps children find the hazards hidden in each room and offers hints when needed. • Available in English and Spanish • “For Teachers” section includes 3 lesson plans with student worksheets/activities” • Parent Resources • http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/

  12. Tox Town Suitable for grades 6-12+ Tox Town provides information on: • Everyday locations where you might find toxic chemicals • Non-technical descriptions of chemicals • How the environment can impact human health • Available in English and Spanish • An afterschool Science Club Curriculum • http://www.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/index.php

  13. Household Products Database (HPD) Suitable for grades 6-12+ HPD was designed to answer questions such as: • What’s under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? • Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family? • What are the chemical ingredients and their percentages in specific brands? • Which products contain specific chemical ingredients? • http://hpd.nlm.nih.gov/

  14. Forensics and Medical Technology

  15. Visible Proofs Forensic Views of the Body http://www.nlm.nih.gov/visibleproofs/ Study the history of forensic medicine and… • Explore significant cases, technologies, and people that have had an impact on the history of forensic medicine. • Includes: • Online Activities • Lesson Plans • Bibliography • Radio interviews featuring forensic topics • and more…

  16. Frankenstein penetrating the secrets of nature http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/frankenstein/index.html Engage Students in discussion about… • Critical thinking • Medical ethics • Electricity and muscle contraction • Technology and scientific progress • Online Exhibit includes • Lesson Plans for middle school, high school and higher education. • Suitable for grades 6-12+

  17. Genetics

  18. GeneEd Suitable for grades 9-12 http://geneed.nlm.nih.gov/index.php GeneED is a safe and useful resource for students to learn about genetics Topics to explore include: • Cell Biology • Biostatistics • DNA, Genes, Chromosomes • Epigentics/Inheritance and the Environment • DNA Forensics • Biotechnology • Evolution • Genetic Conditions

  19. Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine Harry Potter’s World presents the following instructional resources for the educators in middle-and high-schools, and in higher education institutions. Explore genetics through the characters and creatures featured in Harry Potter! Includes instructional guides and materials Suitable for grades 6-12 • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/harrypottersworld/index.html

  20. Careers in Health Professions

  21. LifeWorks http://science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks.nsf/feature/index.htm Explore health and medical science careers • Search by: • Alphabetical List • Education Required • Interest Area • Median Salary • Use the Career Finder: • Choose a job category, interest areas, skills and then see the results! • Suitable for grades 6-12

  22. Health Occupations (MedlinePlus) Locate a variety of information on… http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthoccupations.html • Health Care Careers Directory • Health Occupations Information Sheets • Art Therapist • Cytotechnologist • Dietitians and Nutritionist • Music Therapist • Perfusionist • Osteopath • Rheumatologist • and more…

  23. Haz-Map® http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/index.php Locate information on: • Hazardous Agents • Occupational Diseases • High Risk Jobs • Non-Occupational Activities • Industries • Job Tasks • Processes • Symptoms/Findings • Haz-Map® is an occupational health database designed for health and safety professionals and for consumers seeking information about the adverse effects of workplace exposures to chemical and biological agents.

  24. Additional Resources/Services

  25. NLM Exhibition Program “The Exhibition Program creates lively and informative exhibitions and educational resources that enhance awareness of and appreciation for the collections of the National Library of Medicine. Explore. Discover. Enjoy”. Topics include: Medicine & the Arts Science & Society Patients & Practitioners The Technology of Medicine Suitable for grades K-12+ • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/index.html

  26. NN/LM MAR Outreach to K-12 Professionals NN/LM MAR promotes the use and access to reliable health information by K-12 professionals in NY, NJ, PA and DE This is done through training on the numerous resources developed by NLM. These resources are designed to engage students’ interest in and foster their analysis of a variety of health and science related topics using: • instructional templates • lesson plans • resource lists • and more Learn more about NN/LM MAR Outreach to K-12 Professionals! • http://nnlm.gov/mar/educators/ Request training for educators in NY, NJ, PA & DE. Access resources for use in your K-12 setting. For those outside of NY, NJ, PA & DE locate your NN/LM Regional Medical Library: http://nnlm.gov/

  27. NN/LM MAR Guide to NLM Resources for K-12 Professionals • http://guides.nnlm.gov/mar_educators

  28. NN/LM MAR Membership- join today!! http://nnlm.gov/mar/services/#join

  29. Thank youhttp://nnlm.gov/mar/ Lydia N Collins National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region Consumer Health Coordinator LYDIA@PITT.EDU This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. HHS-N-276-2011-00003-Cwith the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System.

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