House of Health

Welcome!

Check out the health curriculum,
useful web site links, obtain knowledge,
and have fun.

PROJECTS
CALORIE COUNTERS
GOOD NUTRITION
EATING DISORDERS
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS PROJECT
ALCOHOLISM PROJECT
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES - STD's
GENERAL WEB LINKS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

WEBLINKS

Center for Disease Control
World Health Organization
It's a Snap! Healthy Schools, Healthy People
NY Times Daily Health
4 Girls Health
FreeVibe - Anti-Tobacco and Anti-Drug Use
The Truth - Anti-Tobacco
Web of Addictions
Moyers on Addiction: Close to Home
 
FACTS ON FILE: SCIENCE AND HEALTH

 

GOOD NUTRITION

Food Guide Food Pyramid
Dole 5 a day Healthy Fridge
Healthy Hints for Eating Out Quiz

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

EATING DISORDERS

Use the first two links to answer questions distributed in class.

Junior Reference Collection (in Infotrac)

SIRS Discoverer

For more information:

Eating Disorders

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM WEB SITES

Each of the following web sites provides information: 
Try this database --->
FACTS ON FILE: SCIENCE AND HEALTH
- definitions, diagrams, and disorders! Password needed!
Family Doctor - Do a  SEARCH for best results. Male Reproductive system from KidsHealth
Female Reproductive System     Female Reproductive system from KidsHealth
Male Reproductive System      MAKE A PUZZLE FOR YOUR STUDY GUIDE!

ALCOHOLISM WEB SITES

 
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism Research programs, press releases, publications and FAQ's
National Association for Children of Alcoholics Provides questions and answers, facts, and links to other resources.
Above the Influence Helps young people deal with negative influences.
About Alcoholism Many links to information on alcoholism.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Kids Health - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Government site with general information and links.
 
NEW JERSEY DRINKING AND DRIVING LAWS Laws and penalties in New Jersey.
Drunk Driving in NJ Many resources and links.
NJ Motor Vehicle Division-Driving manual NJ Driver's Manual has chapters on "Drinking and Driving" and penalties.
Alcohol Related Laws Select states and laws to locate specific information. On M.A.D.D. page.
Driving Under the Influence Student-designed web site.
Alcoholics Anonymous Organization dedicated to helping alcoholics.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Resources, statistics, and links.
Al-Anon For families and friends of problem drinkers.
Ala-teen For young people who are relatives or friends of a problem drinker.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics Organization for young people whose parents are problem drinkers.
FACTS ON FILE: HEALTH REFERENCE CENTER Definitions and articles. Password needed.
SIRS DISCOVERER Articles, information, and more!
INFOTRAC Current articles from magazines and news services

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

Facts and Answers about STD's Provides basic information.
STD Fact Sheet General information on a variety of STD's.
Trichomonas Infection Specific information on Trichomonas.
STIs / STDs Lists specific diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases-Medline Articles can be emailed.
Center for Disease Control Specific diseases listed.
FACTS ON FILE: SCIENCE AND HEALTH Definitions and diagrams. Password needed.
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K. Hedden Revised 4/08