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4Girls Health

Gives girls between the ages of 10 and 16 reliable, useful information on the health issues they will face as they become young women and tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home. (Learn more)

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Provided by: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

FDA Kids' Homepage

Includes fun activities and information for kids. A parents' corner provides important child health information. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Food and Drug Administration

FEMA for Kids

Learn about natural disasters and how to be prepared in the event a disaster occurs in your area. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Food Safety Gateway

Need the latest alerts about food safety from the Center for Disease Control, Environmental Protection Agency and CFSAN, the Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition? Want consumer advice or information about foodborne pathogens? This U.S. Government... (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Food Safety Information Network

GlobalHealthFacts.org

Provides free, up-to-date data by country on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other key health and socio-economic indicators. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

Mayo Clinic.com

This comprehensive health site sponsored by the famous Mayo Clinic offers the user information about a wide variety of medical issues. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)

Microbe World

MicrobeWorld.org provides educators, parents, and students with online resources and tools for microbiology education. Try out the experiments, find out why hand washing is important, and get the scoop on becoming a microbiologist. (Learn more)

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Provided by: American Society for Microbiology

Moo Milk - A Dynamic Adventure into the Dairy Industry

"Welcome to MooMilk.com, a fun and educational website about cows and milk with facts, contests, games and recipes. Join the herd!" (Learn more)

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Provided by: MooMilk

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Information for students and teachers about the history of basketball and its inventor, James Naismith. Find biographical materials about basketball hall of famers and online exhibits documenting Wilt Chamberlain's 100 point game and African-Americans in basketball. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

NASA Multimedia Gallery

Experience NASA through their great selection of images, video, and interactive features. (Learn more)

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Provided by: NASA

The NASA SCIence Files

Help NASA plan for a trip to Mars and get the astronauts ready for a long vacation in space! Investigate this problem and lots more by collecting research, interviewing experts, and conducting experiments. (Learn more)

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Provided by: NASA

National Academies: Science Headlines

Sponsored by the National Academies, users can read current science articles about health, environment, agriculture and more. Articles are updated frequently and include minor complemetary images. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Academies

National Agricultural Library

The USDA sponsored site is a library of resources related to "everything" agriculture. Food, nutrition, crops, animal husbandry, research technology, art to name a few of the topics that can be accessed from links on the site. User friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Agricultural Library

National Center for Health Statistics

This website is a collection of national health statistics that represent the health of the American people. This clearinghouse of data serves to drive national public health policy. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Fire Prevention Week

Find information about the history of Fire Prevention Week, NFPA programs, and home safety activities including practicing home escape plans and sleepover safety tips. The FAQ section is very comprehensive and covers every aspect of fire hazards and best practices... (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Fire Protection Association

National Institutes of Health Curriculum Supplements

Interactive teaching units in biology and health for students in 1st through 12th grades. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Institutes of Health office of Science Education

National Institutes of Health Office of Science Education: Free Resources for Science Teachers

Provides free resources for sciences teachers on a selection of 41 topics for all grade levels. Students will engage in the supporting, interactive multimedia activities. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Institutes of Health

The National Park Service

Explore NPS parks, find information about American history and culture, as well as nature and science. Includes games, images, sounds, and free curriculum materials and ideas. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Park Service

NIDA for Teens: the Science Behind Drug Abuse

Sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this website contains clear and concise information about drugs for young adults. Some of the content is offered in Spanish. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

NIDA Information for Parents and Teachers

Provides information for parents about drugs and prevention of drug use by children. Also provides educational materials for teachers at all grade levels to help inform students about the facts and dangers of drug use. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Institute on Drug Abuse