Tag Archives: health

Mar 21

Explore Science – One Game at a Time

This week we’ve been focusing on a series of educational games for middle school and high school students that were developed by Rice University’s Center for Technology in Teaching and Learning with two primary goals in mind: 1. Increase students’ … Read More

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Mar 19

Reconstructors: Neuroscience Web Adventures

Reconstructors is a free online game series in which students learn about the health effects of drugs while covering substantial neuroscience content. In each single-player adventure, the student helps solve a drug-related case or problem. Players gather scientific evidence, collect … Read More

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Feb 20

National Children’s Dental Health Month

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start … Read More

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Oct 08

Fire Prevention Week – Fire Safety – Firefighting

Fire Prevention Week 2012 is October 7-13! Download and print some Fire Safety activity sheets including a fire safety quiz, word search, coloring page, and more (7 pages total): http://www.knowledgehouse.info/Fire Safety Activity Pages.pdf For more information about fire safety, Fire … Read More

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Jul 26

National Park and Recreation Month: GET WILD

July is National Park and Recreation Month. This year’s theme, GET WILD, encourages you to experience the valuable benefits of parks and recreation through wild workouts and wellness, getting wet and wild at the pool, or wild with nature. Learn … Read More

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