Health and Physical Education Resources

• Associations/Organizations
• Lesson Plans and Teaching Activities
• Web Sites

Associations/Organizations

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)

The AAHPERD is an alliance of national and regional professional organizations supporting physical education, leisure, fitness, dance and health education. Links to affliliate organizations, news, and other resources.
http://www.aahperd.org

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Lesson Plans and Teaching Activities

A New Pyramid for a New Time

A nutrition resource that compares the old and new food pyramids that were developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This website was created in partnership between the Harvard Medical School and Aetna's InteliHealth.
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/325/24100/
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BrainPOP

BrainPOP was created to satisfy a demand for a site where young people could learn about health, science and technology. Animation and information abounds on topics like skin, teeth and hair, asthma, diabetes, the skeleton, and others.
http://www.brainpop.com/

Food Timeline

Links to ancient recipes, descriptions of ancient foods, and explanations of the development of various popular food items are listed and linked to further information in this timeline that covers from 17,000 BC to the present.
http://www.foodtimeline.org

Healthfinder Kids

Cool and uncool stuff, games and surfing, and much more are the focus of this health site from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Also check out their Healthfinder Teens site.
http://www.healthfinder.gov/kids/

Healthfinder Teens

Choose "Teens" from the left column for hot topics, news, and smart choices sections centered on teenagers and their health. Information on tattoos, safe cars, and mononucleosis, along with many other items of interest to teens. Also available in Spanish.
http://www.healthfinder.gov/justforyou/

KidsPsych

KidsPsych was planned as a vehicle for parents to spend quality time with their children and to help them with cognitive thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and also just to have some fun. Menus provide choices for games for ages 1-5 and 6-9. This site may take a moment to load.
http://www.kidspsych.org/index1.html

Microbe Zoo

A project of the Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology, this site showcases the many microbes children encounter in their daily lives. An interactive "zoo map" takes students through different categories of microbial organisms and explains what each does and how each functions.
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/Sites/dlc-me/zoo/

My Pyramid.gov

Replacing the two dimensional food pyramid, this food pyramid developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is an interactive tool. A separate section, "For Kids," includes activities and classroom resources for children, ages 6-11.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/

Nutrition Education Materials

The Food and Nutrition Information Center of the USDA lists lesson plans, information resources, and tips for teachers of preschool through grade 12. Curriculum, audiovisuals, and learning activities are listed for all ages.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs_and_db.html

PE Central

Created by Dr. George Graham and students in Virginia Tech's Health and Physical Education Program to provide information and resources for K-12 physical educators. Included are lesson ideas, assessments, and links to related websites.
http://www.pecentral.org

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Web Sites

A New Pyramid for a New Time

A nutrition resource that compares the old and new food pyramids that were developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This website was created in partnership between the Harvard Medical School and Aetna's InteliHealth.
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/325/24100/
423052.html?d=dmtContent

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)

The AAHPERD is an alliance of national and regional professional organizations supporting physical education, leisure, fitness, dance and health education. Links to affliliate organizations, news, and other resources.
http://www.aahperd.org

BrainPOP

BrainPOP was created to satisfy a demand for a site where young people could learn about health, science and technology. Animation and information abounds on topics like skin, teeth and hair, asthma, diabetes, the skeleton, and others.
http://www.brainpop.com/

Food Timeline

Links to ancient recipes, descriptions of ancient foods, and explanations of the development of various popular food items are listed and linked to further information in this timeline that covers from 17,000 BC to the present.
http://www.foodtimeline.org

Health Sites for Children and Families

Compiled by Martha Dewey Bergren, a professional nurse, this comprehensive list of links provides information on many health topics to children of all ages.
http://users.usinternet.com/bergren/chfam.htm

Healthfinder Kids

Cool and uncool stuff, games and surfing, and much more are the focus of this health site from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Also check out their Healthfinder Teens site.
http://www.healthfinder.gov/kids/

Healthfinder Teens

Choose "Teens" from the left column for hot topics, news, and smart choices sections centered on teenagers and their health. Information on tattoos, safe cars, and mononucleosis, along with many other items of interest to teens. Also available in Spanish.
http://www.healthfinder.gov/justforyou/

KidsHealth.org

A popular pediatric health web site with information for parents, kids, and teens, which addresses the information needs of each of these groups in a developmentally appropriate way. Extensive information on social, emotional, and medical concerns of children and those who work with them.
http://www.kidshealth.org

KidsPsych

KidsPsych was planned as a vehicle for parents to spend quality time with their children and to help them with cognitive thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and also just to have some fun. Menus provide choices for games for ages 1-5 and 6-9. This site may take a moment to load.
http://www.kidspsych.org/index1.html

Microbe Zoo

A project of the Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology, this site showcases the many microbes children encounter in their daily lives. An interactive "zoo map" takes students through different categories of microbial organisms and explains what each does and how each functions.
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/Sites/dlc-me/zoo/

My Pyramid.gov

Replacing the two dimensional food pyramid, this food pyramid developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is an interactive tool. A separate section, "For Kids," includes activities and classroom resources for children, ages 6-11.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/

Nutrition Education Materials

The Food and Nutrition Information Center of the USDA lists lesson plans, information resources, and tips for teachers of preschool through grade 12. Curriculum, audiovisuals, and learning activities are listed for all ages.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/resource_lists.shtml

PE Central

Created by Dr. George Graham and students in Virginia Tech's Health and Physical Education Program to provide information and resources for K-12 physical educators. Included are lesson ideas, assessments, and links to related websites.
http://www.pecentral.org

Teen Health FX

Teens can ask questions of a doctor, chat online, or access a list of questions and answers on many teen health issues, both medical and psychological. This site was created by the staff of the Morristown Memorial Hospital, and it includes tips to teens from teens on the hospital's advisory board.
http://www.teenhealthfx.com/

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