High School Health

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The Environmental Cyber Schoolhouse - An interactive, web-based curriculum for grades 9 through 12 that teaches students about the role of biomedical research in environmental toxicology on well-being.

Health Opportunities for Today and Tomorrow (HOTT) - Health career research on hundreds of occupations. Resources and links to college and university programs in Michigan.

Kent Health and Education Partnership - Covers issues about making the school a safer place, stopping bullying, ensuring the grounds are clean and giving pupils a say in how their school is run. UK based.

Making the Grade - Information on statistics, program development, and state and national policies related to school-based health centers. State specific summaries included.

The New Physical Education - An exploration of the downside of this recent development including fewer competitive activities and more activities that emphasize personal achievement such as rock-climbing, kick-boxing and tai-chi.

PBS TeacherSource: Health and Fitness - Over 300 free resources and lesson plans to help instruct students how to make informed decisions about their health.

Posture Miseducation in Schools - How a combination of incorrect posture advice, overweight backpacks, and harmful school furniture endanger children's posture. Article by Robert Rickover.

School Surveys - Internet surveys for use in primary and secondary schools doing personal social and health education topics.

Suicide in the School: A Health Issue - Identifying and intervening with students at risk for suicide. Setting up school protocols for prevention and dealing with the aftermath of a suicide.