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. FDA Kids www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids Information about food safety, animal safety and vaccines for children. Food Detectives www.fooddetectives.com Interactive 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. From the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research. Healthfinder Kids www.healthfinder.gov/kids Information about promoting healthy lifestyles for children, including interactive games, animations, etc. Kids Health www.kidshealth.org Health information for kids and teens, with age-appropriate content and tone. LifeWorks www.science.education.nih.gov/lifeworks.nsf Interactive site to help 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 pages and worksheets 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 about fire safety, including games, activities and interactive lessons from the U.S. Fire Administration. |