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Resources

https://safeut.org/

SafeUT: Help With Any Sized Problem, Any Time

CDC Works 24/7CDC works 24/7 saving lives and protecting people.

Health Topics A-ZUse the CDC A-Z Index to find information on various health topics.

CPR Steps | Perform CPR | Red CrossLearn the right CPR steps. Our printable guide lists the steps for performing CPR correctly – so you can help someone in need.

First Aid Steps | Perform First Aid | Red CrossLearn the right First Aid steps. Our printable, guide for performing First Aid can help you correctly administer care during a crisis.

The Student's Guide to SMART Goals | Purdue GlobalSMART goals can help students improve academic performance and grow professionally. Learn more about SMART goals for college students.

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Abusive vs. Healthy Relationships

Positive Self-Talk

Teens Health Stress & Coping

Mind Matters Series | National Institute on Drug AbuseTake a scientific journey to learn about the brain’s complex responses to specific drugs.

Explore my plate

https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/what-is-myplate

Healthy Eating PlateUse the Healthy Eating Plate as a guide for creating healthy, balanced meals—whether served at the table or packed in a lunch box. Click on each section of the interactive image below to learn more…

Teen Mental Health: MedlinePlusMental health affects everyone, including teenagers. Seek help if you (or your teenager) exhibit the following signs

Affirmation: Latest Kate

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Video Resources

Health LessonsTED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and share your big ideas.

Why do you get a fever when you're sick? - Christian Moro There are many mysteries around fever, but we do know that all mammals, some birds and even a few invertebrate and plant species feel fever’s heat. It has persisted for over 600 million years of evolution. But it has a significant cost: for every degree increase in temperature, there’s a 12.5% increase in energy required. So, why and how does your body produce a fever? Christian Moro investigates.

What causes panic attacks, and how can you prevent them? - Cindy J. Aaronson Countless poets and writers have tried to put words to the experience of a panic attack— a sensation so overwhelming, many people mistake it for a heart attack, stroke, or other life-threatening crisis. Studies suggest that almost a third of us will experience at least one panic attack in our lives. So what exactly is a panic attack, and can we prevent them? Cindy J. Aaronson investigates.

How do you know if you have a virus? - Cella WrightA new virus emerges and spreads like wildfire. In order to contain it, researchers must first collect data about who’s been infected. Two main viral testing techniques are critical: one tells you if you have the virus and the other shows if you’ve already had it. So, how exactly do these tests work? Cella Wright explores the science of PCR tests and immunoassays.

Why is my leg asleep? Have you ever had an arm or leg fall asleep and then experience that poking feeling when you moved? This lesson will explore why we experience these feelings. Watch the video by SciShowKids and then complete the lesson.

SciShow KidsFrom the team behind the YouTube series SciShow comes SciShow Kids! Join Jessi, Mister Brown, Squeaks the Robot Lab Rat, and all their friends at the Fort as they conduct experiments, research new questions, and talk with experts to learn about the science-filled world around us. There's always something new to discover with SciShow Kids, no matter what your age! SciShow Kids is ideal for early-elementary learners, Grades 1-3, and many episodes are structured around the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) curriculum.

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