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10 Resources for SDG 3Dive into our collection of teaching resources centered on UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: “Good Health and Well-being.” We've gathered engaging lesson plans, interactive activities, and thought-provoking videos that make it easy to introduce students to crucial health concepts and global well-being challenges. These classroom-ready resources will help you inspire the next generation of health advocates and empower your students to make healthier choices for themselves and their communities.
Grades 8-12Malaria No MoreStudying malaria in the real world helps students understand biology and health concepts. Click Why End Malaria to learn where and how malaria is transmitted. This site also has information on donating to malaria control and prevention. Grades 8-12History of VaccinesThese fascinating interactives feature interesting stories about disease prevention, the results of vaccination efforts, and public perceptions from the 15th century to the present. Other timelines focus on scientists involved in disease prevention. Grades 6-12The MightyRead about power and strength in those with disabilities and diseases through the short stories on The Mighty. Formed on the premise that our greatest challenges become our greatest opportunities, each short story tells a tale of positive inspiration. Grades 5-12National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): Lesson Plans and ActivitiesThe National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shares valuable lesson plans and activities in both English and Spanish that teach about the dangers of drug and alcohol use for grades 5-12. Lessons cover topics including opioids, prescription drugs, and more. Grades 9-12OutbreaksThis map tool displays worldwide outbreaks, cases, and deaths caused by viruses and bacteria. You can even see threats and hoaxes. Click on the map or scroll through the list below it to view the various diseases. Grades 9-12Outbreak ScienceShare these fifteen outbreak science videos that cover what pathogens do to our bodies, why societies respond to infectious diseases the way we do, and how everyone can help stop another pandemic. The videos are 12–15 minutes in length. Grades 6-12Drug & Alcohol Information for TeensThe US Department of Health and Human Services offers this online catalog of drug and alcohol information for teens. Share these online publications with your students, families, and school guidance counselor. The site is also available in Spanish. Grades 3-8Educators Guide to Lyme DiseaseView this free mini-unit on tick bite prevention and Lyme disease. Download teacher materials correlated to Next Generation Science Standards, a PowerPoint, and a student packet that includes a graph, a crossword puzzle, a word search, and more. Grades 6-12American Lung AssociationFind information about lung disease and issues related to healthy lungs. Some of the specific topics include lung disease, finding cures, healthy air, and stopping smoking. There are also tips for students to live a healthier lifestyle. Grades 5-12Re-Mission 2: Fight Cancer and Win!Discover interactives that teach about cancer-fighting treatments. In Nano-Bot's Revenge, students target treatments on a growing tumor or become a stem cell defender fighting off deadly bacteria. Beat five levels in each activity to unlock rewards. This Week at TeachersFirstOur next OK2Ask virtual workshop is next Tuesday! We're also sharing a related blog post and information about Across the World Once a Week. Read the details below.
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