K-12 Health & P.E. Source Page
 by
Gina Otto

From Inspiring Teachers Publishing Group
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HEALTH AND P. E. SITES- Lessons and Sources

ABCs OF SOCCER - http://www.soccer.org
Here you will find an abundance of information about soccer.  For rules and regulations (mostly in PDF) click on http://soccer.org/Resources/RulesRegulations/default.htm.

ACTIVITY CALORIE COUNTER - http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/jumpsite/calculat.htm
Calculate the number of calories you burn for 158 activities. Fill in your weight and the average amount of time you spend working out. They do the math and return an activities page personalized just for you. Print the activities page using the print function on your web browser and keep it with your exercise log or tape it on the refrigerator for reference. It's a great reminder of all the various activities you can participate in and use for cross-training to stay active and healthy!

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SPECIFIC DISEASE/DISORDERS - http://www.mic.ki.se/Diseases/alphalist.html
Allows you to search for valid sites and articles dealing with specific diseases.

ATHLETIC PE.COM - http://new-list.com/?id=8353
Practical information for coaches, teachers, trainers, and athletes!  Membership is free - Learn about strength and conditioning; speed, agility, and quickness training; classroom management and organization; nutrition and supplement info; and more - See the power point presentations. Check it out.

<>BASEBALL REFERENCE - http://www.baseball-reference.com/
One of the hobbies that has taken root as an offshoot of our national pastime is the compilation of baseball statistics and mythology. Baseball reference is a fully searchable, one stop site that brings together all the facts, figures and lore fans crave. Here you will find everything from batting averages and career leaders to team profiles and birthdays. And the links to news, analysis and travel information makes this site as useful as it is fun. Have your students practice as they plan a week-long travel itinerary following their favorite team's schedule.

BAM! BODY AND MIND - http://www.bam.gov/
Designed for kids nine to thirteen by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are quizzes and games, BAM! encourages pre-teens to make healthy lifestyle choices, and also gives teachers activities linked to national science education standards. The Physical Activity section has a quiz to determine which fitness activities best suit your style, and an interactive activity calendar to help plan your fitness week.

BASEBALL: THE GAME AND BEYOND - http://library.thinkquest.org/11902/
This ThinkQuest website takes a look at the game from its more technical aspects: the skills it takes to be a play-by-play announcer, the science of pitching and hitting, and umpiring a game. What's more, each section offers three levels of material, from the introductory to the expert, so everyone can enjoy the site regardless of their level of baseball knowledge. And there are important concepts presented here: why does a curve ball curve, how far will a ball travel, the role of friction.

BODIES IN MOTION...MINDS AT REST - http://library.thinkquest.org/12153/
Check out this site to find information on improving mental and physical health, staying in shape, and creating a good diet.  The information is relevant mostly to children, so it will support most of the lessons you already teach.

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO FREE KIDS - http://tobaccofreekids.org/
"Tobacco's Toll: 1,019,456 kids became regular smokers in 2001. 326,226 will eventually die from their addiction."  Tobacco Free Kids encourages political action to stop the tobacco industry  from targeting kids.  For a twisted look at a serious problem, don't miss the "The Real Phillip Morris" animated e-movie. To learn how you can join the fight against tobacco, visit the Youth Action section.  Other highlights are the Tobacco Ad Gallery and  the Research Center.

CARDIODOC - http://www.genesisheart.com/patients/cardvasc/cardiodc/cardiodc.htm
Simulation in which the student plays the heart specialist diagnosing symptoms; fun and interactive but also bordering on irreverent at times - best for upper Middle School and High School

CELLS ALIVE - http://www.cellsalive.com/
Excellent graphics-intensive site presenting up-close and personal videos of different viruses and bacteria, as well as blood and body cells

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION - http://www.cdc.gov/
News, statistics, traveler's information, health information, and publications and products from the CDC,  Do you need to know how to cure Bubonic Plague?  You will get your answers here.

DEALING WITH FEELINGS - http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/index.html
What kid doesn't have trouble dealing with his/her feelings about everyday life?  Divorce, a new baby, bullies, violence, stress?  This site can help you help your students.

EAR VIRTUAL TOUR - http://ctl.augie.edu/perry/ear/ear.htm
Provides educational information about the ear and hearing and offers quality links.

EATING DISORDERS -- A WEBQUEST  FOR 7TH AND 8TH GRADE -
http://www.mathrocks.net/webquests/ED_Webquest/index.htm
This webquest for middle school students opens with a scenario where a student has died from an eating disorder.  The task at hand is to get a better understanding of the different types of eating disorders, their causes and their symptoms, and to then share that information with other middle school students.  This webquest provides a good opportunity for students to work in teams and to then share important knowledge with their peers.

ESPN SPECIAL - DRUGS AND SPORTS- http://espn.go.com/special/s/drugsandsports/index.html
This is the last of an eight-part series of articles examining the effects of commonly abused substances on athletic performance and overall health.

FEATURED GENES - htthttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/SCIENCE96/genelist.cgi
An alphabetical list of genetic diseases.  Click on the first columnm for a description of the disease, and the second to find the chromosome that causes the disease.

aFOOD TIMELINE - http://www.foodtimeline.org/
Ever wonder what the Vikings ate when they set off to explore the new world? How Dolly Madison made her ice cream? What the pioneers cooked along the Oregon Trail? Who invented the potato chip...and why? Food is the fun part of social studies! The tricky part is finding recipes you can make in a modern kitchen, with ingredients bought at your local supermarket and bring into school to share with your class.

FUN-ATTIC ACTIVITY GUIDE - http://www.funattic.com/games.htm
Unique games, physical education lesson plans, and activities for all levels of play, including the disabled. Fund raiser ideas for your next money making event
rGAMES KIDS PLAY - http://www.gameskidsplay.net/
Rules and guidelines for over 50 children's games; handy reference for classroom and PE teachers - links to other games sites for even more ideas.  Lots of text.

GIRLSHEALTH.GOV - http://www.girlshealth.gov/fitness/
This site can help you find ways to make fitness part of your everyday life. Learn why fitness matters to your health and how much and what kinds of exercise you need; fun ways to work out and how to make a fitness plan that works with your lifestyle; if you are working out hard enough—or too much; how playing sports not only can keep you fit, but also help keep the rest of your life on track; and how to keep from getting hurt while working out.

HEALTH AND NUTRITION INFORMATION - http://www.healthfinder.gov
Hot topics, news, smart choices and more are linked to this neat site.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION LESSON PLANS - http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/pelessonplans.html
K-12 Health and PE lesson plans, ideas, classroom management and other interesting links from PECentral.

HEALTH INFORMATION A TO Z - http://www.cdc.gov/health/diseases.htm
Click on the first letter of the disease to find information concerning it from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

HEALTHY FRIDGE - http://www.healthyfridge.org/
Upper Elementary site covering healthy attitudes about Food and Nutrition with a special emphasis on cardiovascular health; has "Healthy Fridge" Quiz and the opportunity to Test Your Sat Fat IQ.

aHEALTHY MEALS - http://www.nal.usda.gov/childcare/Resources/foodguide_pyramid.html
This is a listing of various sites that contain food pyramids. Click on individual links.  You can download a poster too.

HUMAN ANATOMY ONLINE - http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
Over one hundred illustrations of the human body with animations and thousands of descriptive links; fun and interactive!  The program is divided into systems.

HUMAN VISION - http://www.vision3d.com/
Fun site on optics with sections on how to see 3D Magic Eye, stereo vision, vision care, virtual reality, Magic Eye stereograms and optical illusions.

aINFECTION DETECTION PROTECTION - http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/index.html
A cute online magazine from the American Musum of Natural History. Divided into sections: Meet the Microbes, a colorful definition of viruses, bacteria, and protozoa; Bacteria in the Cafeteria, a simple game to help children become aware of potential dangers; Infection, a board game that lets you break thru the human defense system; How Lou Got the Flu, explains how infectious diseases spread; Amazing Microbe Hunters, another game that teaches about early innovators, and the Mixed Up Microbe Mystery, which puts players into the position of Epidemiologists -- disease detectives. They track down the causes behind diseases and find ways to control them. Requires Shockwave

INJURIES - http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec8000e539
CDC Health topics, in alphabetical order.  Injuries in children and adolescents are major articles in this series by the CDC.

INTERACTIVE FOOD PYRAMID - http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=14&tax_level=1
Clickable pyramid with basic information on food groups, recommended daily allowances, and cooking tips for a healthier lifestyle.  You can download a free teaching guide.

KELLOG’S KIDS HEALTH & FITNESS - http://www.kidshealthandfitness.com.au/
Five fun ways to kids’ health and fitness include guidelines that present a holistic and fun approach to balance, nutrition,  and physical activity. The site includes lesson ideas, playground ideas, and learning quests.

aKIDNETIC - http://www.kidnetic.com/
 An educational program, Kidnetic.com is built for kids nine to twelve and their parents. The site is divided into four sections. Move is the one that focuses on physical activity ("wet head games,") that require you to leave your computer chair and actually run around and sweat. Kore is a game center (games such as timed jumping jacks and Chinese jump rope) and Betchacant is an email challenge to dare friends to beat you at an activity such as hopping on one foot.

KIDS HEALTH ORG. - http://kidshealth.org/kid/
Did you ever wonder how your body works?  What makes you sick?  How to keep safe?  Those are the questions that starts this great site for kids.  Adults can check it out too! Hey, What Bit Me? and What are boogers? are other questions that are answered right here, in case you are interested.

KIDS LEARN ABOUT DIABETES - http://www.kidslearnaboutdiabetes.org/.
Online tutorial relating the facts about this pancreatic disease, with nice clean diagrams, useful statistics, and occasional spot quizzes to keep the participant on task - upper Elementary and Middle School.
LAB TESTS ONLINE  -  http://www.labtestsonline.org/
You have to go to a lab to have a test following a trip to the doctor.  Why?  This site will tell you what tests look for and how the test is done.  Articles include Inside the Lab and Follow the Sample.  Chem and Life Science teachers might want to use this site totie in good lab habits and careers.

LOOK INSIDE THE HUMAN BODY - http://warriors.warren.k12.il.us/dburke/bodyindex.htm
At this site you can take a closer look at the major systems of the human b ody and how they work. The site can be used purely for information and fun, or to help the user complete a fact sheet of the human body.

MOVING AND LEARNING - http://www.movingandlearning.com
Offering articles, activities, resources, and services related to the role of physical education and physical activity birth to age 8. Includes “7 Reasons Why Kids Need Recess (Even Kids Who Misbehave)”

NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE/ALCOHOL & DRUG INFORMATION FOR KIDS! -  http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/53
Designed for children to navigate through information online.  It is written in English, Portuguese,  and in Spanish.

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - http://science-education.nih.gov/homepage.nsf
A great website for teachers and students to integrate basic biomedical research into biology and health curricula. Contains info on different diseases with health risks for minority populations.  The section for teachers gives great resources and info!

NBA BASKETBALL TEAMS - http://www.nba-basketball-teams.com/

NFL PLAY 60 - http://www.nflrush.com/health//
Play 60 games, all having to do with health not only football. 

aNUTRITIONDATA'S NUTRITION FACTS ANALYZER - http://www.nutritiondata.com/index.html
FAST FOOD FACTS!! NutritionData (ND) generates nutrition labels and provides simplified nutritional analyses such as foods that are lowest in carbohydrates, highest in protein, or that match any other dietary restrictions or goals. Translate confusing ingredient labels with ND's Food Additive identifier or browse a list of the 50 Most Popular Foods. You can even analyze your daily dietary intake using the "Pantry." Pretty amazing site. Play with it before lunch!

PARENT'S COMMON SENSE ENCYCLOPEDIA - http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/index.html
This site answers questions on a range of children's ailments.  Written by a pediatrician who gives easily understood answers to common questions that parents may have about their children's health and well being, this is a great site that covers both serious illnesses and common worries.

PE CENTRAL - http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/pelessonplans.html
Everything you need to know and want to know about physical education including lesson plans for various sports, dance, archery and other aspects of P.E. Also go to Log It where you record up to 25,000 physical activity steps per day, the equivalent of twelve and a half miles. "In addition to recording their steps or miles, they [kids] can participate in a virtual hike across the USA with their class, be involved in class competitions vs. other classes, set daily goals, view their own personal step log, and compare their steps with other kids of the same age and gender."

XX PHYSICAL EDUCATION LESSON PLANS - http://www.sports-media.org/
Sports Media's site for lesson plans and links on teaching physical education at all levels, with lesson plans, tips on coaching, ask an expert, and more.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION RUBRIC - http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/rubrics/general/
Just what the doctor ordered.  Once you have estabished the learning expectations or outcomes you want to assess, you create your own rubric.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION LESSONS - http://members.tripod.com/~pazz/lesson.html
40 lessons primarily for elementary aged children.  Wait for the page to fully load.

PROMOTING BETTER HEALTH FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS - http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/PhysicalActivity/
Ten strategies for improving the physical fitness of young people, and the adults they will become, are listed in this report by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education.  This report is of interest for any parent, teacher, administrator or school board member interested in improving student health and decreasing obesity in the general population.

aRECONSTRUCTORS SOLVE MEDICAL MYSTERIES - http://medmyst.rice.edu
Medical Mysteries is an interactive online game. Students solve mysteries and in doing so learn how infectious diseases are spread. The Missions teach the fundamentals of microbiology, infectious diseases, and epidemiology including virtual labs and are aligned with National Science Education Content Standards. Teacher Pages contain lots of downloadable resources. Requires Shockwave.

<>THE SCHOOL ATHLETICS CENTER - http://www.edgate.com/school_athletics/student/sporting_articles/
Play Ball! Teachable Science and Math Ideas about Baseball Educators, take a look at these sites to learn how you can use baseball to teach science and math. Students, check out these cool, sports-related activities.

SCIENCE, TOBACCO & YOU - http://scienceu.fsu.edu/
The more you learn about the science of tobacco, the less likely you are to smoke.  Students and teachers can start with an exploration of What is Science? and then move to Tobacco & You.  Best clicks for students are How Does Tobacco Affect Your Body? and Adsmart (learn to be an educated consumer.)   Best clicks for teachers are the Student & Teacher Guidebook (in Adobe Acrobat format) and the winning teacher/student entries from the Best Practices 2001 competition.  Written in Spanish too!

<>aSEDL FIVE SENSES - http://www.sedl.org/scimath/pasopartners/senses/welcome.html
The Southwestern Educational Development Laboratory has created a wonderful five-senses unit for preschool and kindergarten  teachers.    Focusing on both abilities (such as hearing and seeing) and challenges (such as being  blind or deaf),  the unit includes lots of participation and activities.  Each lesson begins with the reading of a popular picture book (such as "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See?" by  B. Martin, Jr.) and all seven lessons are also available in Spanish. 

SHAPE UP AMERICA - http://www.shapeup.org/
Website designed to provide you with the latest information about safe weight management, healthy eating, increased activity and physical fitness. Do you know your BMI? That stands for Body Mass Index — a number that describes the relationship between your weight and your height. Your BMI indicates whether you are underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese, and it is an indicator of health risk. Try our adult BMI calculator.
 
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED FOR KIDS - http://www.sikids.com/index.html
Games, reports, articles, sports trivia, sports on TV -- this is stuff for kids and adults too.

SPORTS RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET -  http://www.el.com/elinks/sports/
Online resources to professional, college and general sports information including football, baseball, basketball and all other sports.

TENNISONE - http://www.tennisone.com
TennisONE ProStrokes Gallery makes it  possible for the first time to study the strokes of the pros. Not just one photo sequence but a complete gallery of all the shots featuring many of  the world's top players,  including Pete Sampras,  Bjorn Borg Venus Williams and Anna Kournikova.

<>TENNIS TEACHER- http://www.tennisteacher.com
At Oscar Wegner's Web site, in addition to promotions for his book and video series, you will find thirty-two instructional video tennis tips from his 1997-1999 television series.  Among the topics covered are Volley Practice, Natural Footwork, Racket Angle and  Topspin.  To get directly to the video clips, and avoid the long front page,  click on the large rectangular button titled "Play like the Pros" which is  just below the heading.



3D BODY SCANNER (EXPLORECORNELL) - http://www.explore.cornell.edu/scene.cfm?scene=The%203d%20body%20scanner
Body Scanning is a new technology helping to change clothing production from cookie-cutter clothes to one-of-a-kind articles with individualized sizing and design features. This interesting and easy to use site features information about the Body Scanner, Body Scan visualizations, scenarios that illustrate the apparel production processes of today and tomorrow, glossary, Virtual Try-on and links to related Web sites. From Cornell University.      

TWISTER: DESTRUCTION FROM THE SKY - http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/4232/

aUSING LIVE INSECTS IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS FOR EARLY LESSONS IN LIFE - http://insected.arl.arizona.edu/uli.htm
This site contains  twenty integrated lessons with science and math activities that use live insects. Lessons are available in Spanish and are aligned with National Science Education Standards(NSES).  Using Live Insects in Elementary Classrooms for Early Lessons in Life, funded by the National Institutes of Health Science Education Partnership Award, is a program dedicated to introducing health topics to children in kindergarten through third grade. The result is a printable collection of twenty integrated lessons with science and math activities that use live insects. 

aVINCE AND LARRY'S SAFETY CITY - http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/kids/
Take children through an online tour of safety tips with the infamous crash-test dummies from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public service ads.

aVIRTUAL KNEE SURGERY (COSI) - http://www.edheads.org/activities/knee/
A Flash-driven tutorial allows users to conduct a virtual knee replacement, guided step by step throughout the procedure, with opportunities to interact with various tools such as the bone saw, a tool for cauterizing veins, and so forth. Also includes real photos of the procedure in a separate section which are not too gross. Produced by COSI Columbus.Creative Chemistry http://www.creative-chemistry.org.uk/index.htm

VISIBLE HUMAN PROJECT - http://www.madsci.org/~lynn/VH/
A virtual tour of the human body using cross-sectional anatomy, animation and interactive annotations - fabulous for HS

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