In this Fuel It! video, Becky demonstrates how to create a healthy version of the much-loved snack, trail mix. Using a variety of dry ingredients, such as raisins, peanuts and banana chips, she creates her own Fruit Trail Mix. [3:21]
See which of these delicious fruits you like the best. Book includes audio narration in 18 additional languages with text in English.
Students can play interactive games and learn nutrition facts.
Meet the GIRL!: Hiba is 11 years old and has deemed her girl power to be bravery. She used to be afraid of snakes but with a little bit of inquiry and trust she overcame her fear and now loves all things reptile. She is a great student as she studies the language Arabic with her teacher. She also proclaims herself brave daily as she proudly wears her headscarf, also as a part of her religion. She is not afraid to be who she is! [3:40] UNC-TV Public Media North Carolina's GIRL Power! is shining a light on girls of ALL ages who lead, mentor, inspire and impact those around them by tapping into their unique strengths.
Meet the GIRL!: Lizzy is 18 years old and an athlete and a leader. She was born with spina bifida and has embraced herself and her GIRL Power. She is an archer as well as a basketball player. She played as a point guard for the Rollin Rockets in Charlotte NC. She has the goal of playing for the U.S. National team one day in the Paralympics and she has the tenacity to get there! [3:52] UNC-TV Public Media North Carolina's GIRL Power! is shining a light on girls of ALL ages who lead, mentor, inspire and impact those around them by tapping into their unique strengths.
This site provides interesting data about how drugs alter the brain. Find facts, pictures, and animations to help portray the critical information about drugs of abuse. Also link to teacher resources and lesson plans.
Multidisciplinary examination of the science of addiction attempts to unravel its complexities by considering genetics, brain chemistry, environmental risk factors, and related topics.
This set of activities provide effective ways to demonstrate and talk about germs and how they spread with young children. In Part 2, learn about the importance of hand washing by monitoring mold growing on potatoes in closed containers over a 3-week period.
Read Gertrude B. Elion's autobiography at this Nobel Foundation online museum. Learn about her contributions to the study of immunology, for which she is honored with the Nobel Prize. Includes information on her personal and professional life.
At this site from the Nobel e-Museum you can download and read Gertrude B. Elion's Nobel Lecture, "The purine path to chemotherapy." This lecture, originally given by Elion on December 8, 1988, is available in pdf format.
Get moving with Del, Dot and Dee with this video. [1:27] It's fun to pretend to swim, swing a baseball bat, and ski!
Follow along with Matthew as he meets with sleep two specialists from Lourdes Hospital Sleep Lab to discuss the importance of sleep. He speaks with Dr. Shah to find out the importance of sleep, how much sleep people need and receives a few sleep tips. Finally, Matthew does a sleep lab himself to see if he is resting enough through the night. [4:28]
This video segment, adapted from NOVA, chronicles the education of leading chemist Percy Julian. Although Julian began his elementary school years in the Deep South under Jim Crow laws, he became one of the few African Americans of his time to earn a Ph.D. [6:13]
In this lesson, students explore how participation in team sports can help empower youth in other areas of their lives. Students identify principles of how young people learn and discuss the ties between sports, civic engagement, and HIV/AIDS prevention. Reflective writing prompts are also included.
In this video, Veronica, Julie and Olga demonstrate how to create three healthy yet delightful dips. [1:53]
A story about a young boy going golfing with his father. Includes audio readaloud feature in English, Spanish, and Turkish.
Meant to accompany a video "Appreciating Youself," this website provides teachers and students with prompts for class discussion, small-group work, and writing assignments on self-esteem and self-appreciation. Includes notes for parents as well has assignments to take home.
If you need help, don't be afraid to ask! This website, in addition to providing tips to help you ask peers and adults for help, include discussion questions and activities through which students discuss what it means to need and get help. Also, provides tips for pairing or grouping up students as "Helping buddies."
There are certain things you must do in order to be a good friend. Find a list of these things at this website as well as questions and activity ideas that will help you discuss friendship with classmates and family.
How can you be a responsible person? Discuss this question with friends, classmates, and your parents with the help of useful questions and writing prompt at this website. Includes "Educational goals" and tips on "How to be a responsible person."