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Drug Abuse, Addiction, and the Adolescent Brain 
- Funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Drug Abuse, Addiction, and the Adolescent Brain contains five, standards-based classroom lessons that focus on the science of how drugs change the function of the brain and why drugs may have different effects on the developing brains of adolescents. A four-part DVD is an integral part of the classroom lessons. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
http://www.bscs.org/curriculumdevelopment/middle/othersupplemental/drugabu
se.html
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Asthma Awareness
- Developed for use with elementary school children, these lessons are easily integrated into a comprehensive health education curriculum and/or into science as it relates to body systems and the environment. (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/asthma/school/index.htm
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Better Safe, Than Sorry: Preventing a Tragedy
- This highly engaging, flexible (1-4 class periods), inquiry-based curriculum module focuses on the science and impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). This curriculum, developed by researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill as well as teachers and other educational consultants, includes guided teacher instructions for implementation, data tables and background materials, a video with guided lab instruction and background on FAS, a post-assessment game and hands-on experiment involving varying concentration levels of ethanol and the growth and development of brine shrimp. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Science/curriculum.html
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BlueZones: Unlocking Secrets of Longevity
- Do you have a thirst for adventure, a desire to travel the world? Blue Zones’ LifeQuest Expedition, in collaboration with the National Institute on Aging and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, will begin its search in Okinawa; the first of four demographically confirmed longevity hotspots.
Using the highly interactive Blue Zones website, your students will have the opportunity to: (1) Direct the LifeQuest team of scientists, writers, and educators by voting on the team’s route, solving ethical dilemmas and team conflicts, and investigating cultural and scientific findings throughout their journey; (2) Identify and interview healthy, active seniors in their own communities using the LifeBridge Survey, developed with help from the National Institute on Aging, and share that research with aging experts; (3) Challenge themselves to make healthier lifestyle choices. The “My Blue Zones Tracker” will engage students to modify four key behaviors that contribute to obesity in an effort to maximize their own health and longevity.
Transport your class and become a part of our expedition team at www.bluezones.com! (National Institute on Aging and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
http://www.bluezones.com
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Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Program (Grades 6-9) - online version
- Science education materials for students in grades six through nine on the brain and the effects of drugs on the brain. The curriculum consists of six modules. The goal of the curriculum is to lay the foundation for future scientific learning and substance abuse prevention efforts by providing an early elementary school-age audience with a basis of knowledge and critical thinking skills. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
http://www.nida.nih.gov/JSP4/JSP.html
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Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Program (Grades K-9) - order print version
- Order print copies of science education materials for elementary and middles school students on the brain and the effects of drugs on the brain. The goal of the curriculum is to lay the foundation for future scientific learning and substance abuse prevention efforts by providing an early elementary school-age audience with a basis of knowledge and critical thinking skills. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
https://backtoschool.iqsolutions.com/BacktoschoolOrder/orderform1.asp
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Genetic Education Modules for Teachers
- These teaching modules include specific teaching plans to present the history, facts and genetic terminology behind the Human Genome Project, and the ethical, legal and social questions surrounding the discoveries and advancements of this research. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
http://www.nhgri.nih.gov/10005911
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NIEHS Curricular Material
- Find a variety of educational materials, many of which are standards-based, to expose your students to environmental health concepts. (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/scied/teachers/
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The Cool Spot
- The Cool Spot was created for kids 11-13 years old by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The NIAAA is the lead U.S. agency supporting research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of alcohol problems. The content of The Cool Spot is based on a curriculum for grades 6-8 developed by the University of Michigan. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://www.thecoolspot.gov/
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VISION: A School Program
- Teach the basics of VISION with a 16-page teaching guide from the National Eye Institute. This unique science program is designed to get scientists and eye care professionals into the classroom -- working with students and teachers in their own communities. VISION's lesson plans and handouts will help you lead students in lively, interactive sessions on how the eye works, eye problems, and eye safety. The Program is intended for use in the classroom by teachers and\or guest speakers. (National Eye Institute)
http://www.nei.nih.gov/education/visionschool/index.asp
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