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Open Wide and Trek Inside (Grades 1-2) - Free standards-based curriculum that focuses on the science of the oral environment, and major scientific concepts relating to oral health. (Publication No. 00-4869) (Office of Science Education and National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research)
http://science-education.nih.gov/customers.nsf/ESDental?OpenForm&CS_21
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Asthma & Physical Activity in the School - An easy-to-read booklet is a perfect companion for teachers and coaches who want to help students with asthma participate in sports and physical activities. Covers the causes of asthma, symptoms of an asthma attack, how to avoid and control asthma triggers, how to help students who take medications, and how to modify activities to match children's current asthma status. Also includes a reproducible student asthma action card. (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/phy_asth.htm
Brain Power! The NIDA Junior Scientist Program (Grades 2-3) - Science education materials for second- and third-grade students 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.drugabuse.gov/JSP/JSP.html
How Asthma-Friendly Is Your School? - Parents and school staff will find the following resources useful for determining how well their school setting accomodates children with asthma. (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/friendhi.htm
Underage Drinking Prevention Materials - NIAAA has created public education campaign materials as part of its long–term commitment to reducing the serious, and often fatal, consequences of alcohol use in young people. These free materials are available for use in local community efforts to prevent underage alcohol use. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/PSA/underage.htm
Word Decoder - [LARGE FILE - 188 KB] Help Bo crack the code by printing out this page, naming each picture, then transferring the numbers to the secret message. Learn about the benefits of drinking milk and getting needed calcium. To view this PDF file you will need Adobe Reader, which you can download for free for either a PC or Macintosh. Download Acrobat (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/word_puzzle.pdf

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