Term 1 of 2008

This term the whole school will be focussing on Health and Well-being

Many of the sites will be appropriate for the whole school but some will be placed under classes if the issues are specifically suitable or the reading level is more appropriate.

KidsHealth
A very comprehensive site made especially for kids. There is also a special section for adolescents --
KidsHealth - Teens
and one for parents that includes parenting information (like how to talk to your kids about puberty/emotional issues/behaviour etc.)
KidsHealth -- Parents

Nobel Prize.org
This great site has a number of Medicine/Physiology type games including: the very challenging Immune System game, blood typing, cells, DNA, tuberculosis, electrocardiogram, and much more. Lots of fun with learning mixed in.

PBS Nova
some great programs available to watch online including: stem cells, anorexia, micro-photography of the growth of a baby, obesity, pandemic flu, sleep and cancer. Check the play times and choose the player installed on your machine.

Life Science Connections - Human Body
this site explored the human body, has lots of snappy facts and self-quizzes. The best bit is the webquest designed for upper primary students where you become the resident with a patient. Two hospital rotations give you a case to research then to raise public awareness for your particular condition.

Inside the Pyramid
the food pyramid that is. Explore this new version of the healthy eating pyramid.
Tracker
allows people to assess their food intake and physical activity levels to help you make better choices.

MedilinePlus: easy-to-read health information
While this is an American site the info sheets cover issues A - Z in easy to understand terms. There are also some interactive tutorials.

Life Be In It
like a portal for all kinds of information of health and fitness. Australian based

Go For Your Life
another portal site maintained by the state gov't with categories for families, children and teens. Lots to explore, quizzes to do etc.

Cool Foods Planet
this has lots of bits to explore for info and quizzes about nutrition. There are two entry points for younger and older kids. The site for adolescents deals with developing healthy habits and teen eating issues.

Eat Well SA
A site developed in South Australia all about food and nutrition in schools. Lots of brochures, info on food groups and nutrition. Resources for teachers, parents as well as students. Check out the food ready reckoner!

Body and Mind
This site is from the US Dept of Health and Human Services. It is a fun, bold, colourful site aimed at kids with information about diseases, food and nutrition, physical activity, safety, your life/your body. It has an excellent activity calendar kids can use to plan and journal a personal get fit regime.