House of Health

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

PROJECTS:

Scroll down for Grade 6 Nutrition; Grade 7 Alcohol: and
Grade 8 Reproduction and STI links.

WEBLINKS

Center for Disease Control

GOOD NUTRITION

EATING DISORDERS

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

For more information:

Each of the following web sites provides information:	HEALTH E-BOOKS FACTS ON FILE: SCIENCE AND HEALTH - definitions, diagrams, and disorders! Password needed!
Family Doctor - Click on FULL TEXT 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!

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	Two sites with 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 Student Edition	Current articles from magazines and news services

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	Scroll down page for 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.

DRUGS and DRUG ABUSE Resources

Drug Abuse Facts	Facts on teen drug abuse
NIDA For Teens	General information on a variety drugs.
Above the Influence	Information on staying off drugs
Teen Drug Abuse	Website on drug abuse by teen
ClubDrugs.gov	Info on club drugs like GHB, Rohypnol,etc
Encyclopedia.com	General reference encyclopedia
NIDA Drug Abuse	Government info on drug abuse

Office of National Drug Control Policy	Information on US drug policies

Recovery Connection: Drug Information page	Info on drug statistics and recovery options

HEALTH E-BOOKS