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Subject
Health & Medicine
Health is the subject where students most need to be able to evaluate a source, because it is the subject where they will be targeted by the worst ones for the rest of their lives.
Teaching the evaluation skill alongside the content matters more here than almost anywhere else. Who published this, what were they selling, and what would have to be true for it to be right.
What sits under health & medicine
Human anatomy and physiology, nutrition, physical fitness, disease and immunity, mental health, public health, and the history of medicine.
A caution
Nothing on this site is medical advice, and the archive material dates from 1999 onward — nutritional and clinical guidance has moved on considerably since. Treat it as a record of what was being taught, not as current guidance.
38 entries from the archive
May 1999
Food Safety?
Learn fun facts about food safety and medicine and play games at the FDA's Web site for kids.
July 1999
After the Bell
July 5, 1999
Make ice cream the old-fashioned way -- in a can! You'll need cream, sugar, vanilla, ice, rock salt, and a lot of muscle.
Quick Facts
July 6, 1999
What three pounds are most important to your body? Your brain. Though it accounts for only 2% of your body weight, it controls everything you do. Did you know that flowers can speak? Throughout history, people have used the language of flowers to send coded messages.
Quick Facts
July 8, 1999
What is the largest airship flying in the U.S. today? A 200-foot long blimp. What creature is more than 95% water? A jellyfish.
Learning Center
July 8, 1999
Teachers who want new ideas for their tired lesson plans will find Learning Center a terrific resource for improving curriculum standards and creating exciting classroom projects. Parents and kids should also check out the Voyager Adventure Station, as well as our other links, to keep the summer fun.
Hot News
July 12, 1999
Today, as the Senate deliberates over a patient's bill of rights, it will wrestle with the issue of who determines what treatment is "medically necessary," a question central to current debates over managed-care medicine.
Quick Facts
July 13, 1999
Did Pythagoras develop the Pythagorean theorem? Maybe not; his followers may have created the formula. Which Peanuts comic strip character first appeared today in 1954? Grubby buddy Pig Pen.
Hot News
July 14, 1999
Poised to revolutionize the health care industry, the Web is emerging as a major source of medical information for patients, 22 million of whom searched the Internet last year to find answers to their questions about illnesses and treatment options.
Hot News
July 27, 1999
By winning cycling's prestigious Tour de France race on Sunday, Lance Armstrong proved that it is possible to beat cancer with medical treatment, spiritual strength, and perseverance.
Hot News
July 28, 1999
Instead of suffering through a shot, people will be able protect themselves from getting the flu this winter by using a special breath inhaler.
July 1999
So much fun, your head will explode
Pack your brain and indulge your eyes with crazy, colorful movies about electricity, rainbows, your heart and other good things to know. Then tax your mind to the max with experiments, quizzes, and contests.
Body Image
You'll never get this up close and personal in a mirror. Poke around inside the human anatomy and get a look at muscles, bones, organs and even a beating heart.
August 1999
Discovery Adventures
August 2, 1999
You'll need more than muscles to tend to your new pet: a 60-pound Siberian cyber tiger. Start by building a home and choosing food for your feline. Then let him loose to hunt around his new habitat.
Learning Center
August 2, 1999
Teachers who want new ideas for their tired lesson plans will find Learning Center a terrific resource for improving curriculum standards and creating exciting classroom projects. Parents and kids should also check out the Voyager Adventure Station, as well as our other links, to keep the summer fun.
Hot News
August 25, 1999
Psychologists report that forgiveness may be good for your health, citing studies that show that people who forgive others reap physical and mental benefits not enjoyed by those who bear the burdens of unresolved grudges.
Hot News
August 31, 1999
Despite four recent deaths on roller coasters, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports the rides are safer than garden hoses, a statistic that may explain why amusement park goers are not too scared to sneak in some pre-Labor Day thrills.
August 1999
A Vacation in Your Sleep
Every night while you sleep, your brain takes a mini-vacation, using the rest and relaxation to sort out information, replenish chemicals, and solve problems so you're set to start when the alarm sounds.
Never Let Them See You Sweat
Nervous about your first day of teaching? Don't be. Follow the advice of others who were in your shoes just one year ago, and you might just find your first year can be fun.
Cardiology for Kids
The heart may just be the most vital of our organs as it controls the body's circulatory system and monitors the respiratory and excretory systems. Pump up your lesson plans with a discussion of the heart and its health.
Courses without Commuting
Distance learning provides great opportunities for teachers to learn new skills or refresh their materials. Check on accreditation, instructor credentials, and credit transferability before enrolling.
September 1999
Discovery Adventures
September 1, 1999
You'll need more than muscles to tend to your new pet: a 60-pound Siberian cyber tiger. Start by building a home and choosing food for your feline. Then let him loose to hunt around his new habitat.
Learning Center
September 1, 1999
Teachers who want new ideas for their tired lesson plans will find Learning Center a terrific resource for improving curriculum standards and creating exciting classroom projects. Parents and kids should also check out the Voyager Adventure Station, as well as our other links, to keep the summer fun.
Hot News
September 10, 1999
Beating the Monday deadline set forth in a new Middle Eastern peace agreement, Israel handed over 7% of the West Bank to Palestinian administrative control on Friday, three days before the transfer was expected.
October 1999
Discovery Adventures
October 1, 1999
You'll need more than muscles to tend to your new pet: a 60-pound Siberian cyber tiger. Start by building a home and choosing food for your feline. Then let him loose to hunt around his new habitat.
Hot News
October 7, 1999
San Francisco and Rochester, Minn. were chosen as the best big and the best small city to live in, respectively, when ranked according to criteria such as housing, health, crime, leisure activities, and weather.
Hot News
October 19, 1999
Senator Jesse Helms is threatening to block former Senator Carol Moseley-Braun's nomination to the New Zealand ambassadorship, possibly due to their clash in 1993 over use of the Confederate battle flag, which Moseley-Braun argued represented slavery.
Hot News
October 20, 1999
In the next few years, U.S. elementary school educators will be required to pass tougher teacher licensing exams that will require them to prove their knowledge of specific subjects and creative teaching techniques.
October 1999
A Food for Every Mood
If you won't eat anything but burgers and fries, you probably don't know about all the other yummy foods out there that kids love. Try some simple recipes recommended by your peers, and then share your own.
Education World Weekly Feature
The National School Safety Center (NSSC) has declared the week of October 17-23 America's Safe Schools Week and is the focus of this week's Education World stories.
Safety in School
If you are in grades 6-12, USA TODAY wants to hear what you think about safety and violence in school. If you have opinions you want to share, fill out their survey and register to win a prize.
Halloween Treats
A grab bag of Halloween goodies, this site can help you whip up some treats of your own. Test out recipes for black cat cupcakes or jelly-filled spiders or send your special "pumpkin" a holiday greeting.
November 1999
The Hunger Site
Once on this site, click the button and a daily sponsor will donate free food, such as wheat, rice, and corn, to the world's hungry. The United Nations World Food Program will be responsible for making sure your donation reaches needy families across the globe.
Education World Weekly Feature
Help your classroom get a clue! Brighten up November with a month of mystery sites that include activities that will challenge your students to see, to organize, to analyze, and finally, to understand.
Education World Weekly Feature
October 29, 1929... Black Thursday! For many historians, that date marks the beginning of the period known as The Great Depression. This week, Education World offers two stories that relate to those events.
Do You Know Sue?
Scientists are planning to study Sue in order to find out how she lived. They'll look at her bones and skull for clues to how she moved, what illnesses she had, and the size and function of her brain.
December 1999
Education World Weekly Feature
The holidays are a time of giving, so get your class in the spirit with a community service project. Education World provides several new lesson plans and ideas for teaching your class to show they care.
Brain Games
Want to learn how to play the piano, fingerspell the alphabet, or identify famous folks such as U.S. Presidents, scientists, and mathematicians? Try the games at FunBrain.com, specifically created for elementary students.
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