November 2006
Environmental Health Science Education
From the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, a winner.
GRADE LEVEL: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/science-education/
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CONTENT:
This site from The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences provides students and teachers with resources and classroom materials that increase awareness of the link between the environment and human health.
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SITE DESIGN:
Content is organized into three main sections: students, teachers, and scientists, which makes finding specific information and materials effortless.
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REVIEW:
Students and teachers will find a wealth of resources and materials at this site for learning about the link between human health and the environment. For students there are fact sheets, news, video and pamphlets that can help with reports, papers and homework in general; interactive online activities and storybooks to learn while having fun; and opportunities for summer jobs and research. Teachers will find a long list of curricular materials grouped into five categories: general, lesson plans, Web based activities, presentations, and videos. If that isn’t enough, there are also lesson resources such as interviews, fact sheets, videos, flyers and Websites as well as professional development opportunities. The third section for scientists will also be of interest to teachers as it includes classroom activities that use simple strategies and activities to effectively communicate complex ideas on toxicology to students.
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