These interactive Web sites may be used in the classroom with grades 3-12. Please also see Parents for more information.
BAM!!! Body and Mind for Kids
www.bam.gov
Information about making healthy lifestyle choices specifically geared toward kids ages 9-13.
CoolSpot
www.thecoolspot.gov
Information about alcohol, underage drinking and how to resist peer pressure.
ExploreHealthCareers.gov
www.explorehealthcareers.org
Resource for students to learn more about health careers and how to get a job in a variety of healthcare fields.
FDA Kids
www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids
Information on food safety, animal safety and vaccines for children.
Food Detectives
www.fooddetectives.com
Interactive Web site to help kids learn about food safety and the importance of good hygiene.
Garfield Star Sleeper
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/starslp
Information about the importance of sleep, with games for kids and resources for teachers and parents.
Healthfinder Kids
www.healthfinder.gov/kids
Collection of kid-friendly sites about promoting healthy lifestyles for children, including interactive games, animations and more.
LifeWorks
www.science.education.nih.gov/lifeworks.nsf
Interactive Web site that helps middle and high school-aged students to explore health and medical science careers.
MyPyramid for Kids
www.mypyramid.gov/kids
Web site with games, coloring page, and worksheet to track food choices and teach healthy eating habits based on the new food pyramid.
Shrek Says: Be a Player!
www.smallstep.gov/kids/flash/shrek_says.html
Information and interactive games to encourage kids to be active.
ToxMystery
toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov
Information for kids about common household items that may be hazardous to their health. Produced by the National Library of Medicine.
USFA Kids
www.usfa.dhs.gov/kids/flash.shtm
Information for kids about fire safety, including games, activities and interactive lessons from the U.S. Fire Administration.
