High School Health

The Environmental Cyber Schoolhouse
An interactive, web-based curriculum for grades 9 through 12 that teaches students about the role of biomedical research in environmental toxicology on well-being.
http://www.cyberschoolhouse.org

Health Opportunities for Today and Tomorrow (HOTT)
Health career research on hundreds of occupations. Resources and links to college and university programs in Michigan.
http://www.mihott.com

Kent Health and Education Partnership
Covers issues about making the school a safer place, stopping bullying, ensuring the grounds are clean and giving pupils a say in how their school is run. UK based.
http://www.kenthealthyschools.org

Making the Grade
Information on statistics, program development, and state and national policies related to school-based health centers. State specific summaries included.
http://www.healthinschools.org/

The New Physical Education
An exploration of the downside of this recent development including fewer competitive activities and more activities that emphasize personal achievement such as rock-climbing, kick-boxing and tai-chi.
http://physicaleducation.netfirms.com

PBS TeacherSource: Health and Fitness
Over 300 free resources and lesson plans to help instruct students how to make informed decisions about their health.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/healthfitness/

Posture Miseducation in Schools
How a combination of incorrect posture advice, overweight backpacks, and harmful school furniture endanger children's posture. Article by Robert Rickover.
http://miseducation.netfirms.com

School Surveys
Internet surveys for use in primary and secondary schools doing personal social and health education topics.
http://www.schoolsurveys.co.uk

Suicide in the School: A Health Issue
Identifying and intervening with students at risk for suicide. Setting up school protocols for prevention and dealing with the aftermath of a suicide.
http://www.ncpamd.com/Suicide.htm