Lydia N Collins National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region Consumer Health Coordinator [email protected] NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND GENETICS RESOURCES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Dec 16, 2015
Lydia N Col l insNat ional Network o f L ibrar ies o f Medic ine, Midd le At lant ic Region
Consumer Health [email protected]
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE: ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH AND GENETICS RESOURCES AT YOUR
FINGERTIPS
8 Regional Offi ces Support Network members to achieve NN/LM mission 5-year contracts
Mission Provide health professionals, K-12 educators and the general
public with equal access to and training on health and science resources
NN/LM MAR is your Regional Medical LibraryJoin the NN/LM MAR network
http://nnlm.gov/mar
NN/LM: A REGIONAL MEDICAL LIBRARY NEAR YOU
BiologyEnvironmental Health/Chemistry
Forensics and Medical Technology
General HealthGeneticsHIV/AIDS
CareersHealth Information
TutorialsLesson PlansProjectsSpanish-Language
Resources
http:/ /s is.nlm.nih.gov/outreach/k12.html
NLM K-12 SCIENCE AND HEALTH EDUCATION RESOURCES
Suitable for ALL agesAvailable in English and Spanish
MedlinePlus includes information on:
Diseases and Conditions
Wellness IssuesDrugs & SupplementsInteractive TutorialsAnatomy & Surgery
VideosCalculators & QuizzesGames
and much more…
MEDLINEPLUS
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Student Center
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Kids Pages
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Comic book for children
GirlsHealth.gov The Environment and Your
Health
…and more
MEDLINEPLUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR
CHILDREN/TEENS
Locate addit ional
resources to use in the
classroom!!
EPA RESOURCES FOR KIDS AND TEACHERS
EPA Stanley and Stella Blog
EPA Student Page : ht tp : / /www.epa.gov/students /EPA Stanley and Stel la Blog :
ht tps : / /b log.epa.gov/stan leyandste l la /
EPA Student Page
The Environmental Health Student Portal provides a safe and useful resource for students and teachers to learn how the environment can impact our health.
Suitable for grades 6-8http: / /k idsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STUDENT PORTAL
Suitable for ages 7-11
Toxie the Cat helps children fi nd the hazards hidden in each room and off ers hints
when needed.
Available in English and Spanish
“For Teachers” section includes 3 lesson plans with student worksheets/activities”
Parent Resources
TOXMYSTERY
Suitable for grades 6-12+
Tox Town provides information on:
Everyday locations where you might find toxic chemicals
Non-technical descriptions of chemicals
How the environment can impact human health
Available in English and Spanish
Includes an afterschool Science Club Curriculum
TOX TOWN
http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/teachers6.php
6 Units of Curriculum
Water QualityAir QualityChemicals in Your HomeFood SafetyRunoff , Impervious
Surfaces & Smart Development
The Great Debate: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water in Our School
DISCOVERING THE CONNECTION: YOUR ENVIRONMENT, YOUR
HEALTH
Suitable for grades 6-12+http:/ /
householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/
HPD was designed to answer questions such as:
What’s under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room?
Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family?
What are the chemical ingredients and their percentages in specifi c brands?
Which products contain specifi c chemical ingredients?
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE (HPD)
Suitable for grades 9-12http://geneed.nlm.nih.gov/
Topics to explore include:Cell BiologyBiostatisticsDNA, Genes,
ChromosomesEpigentics/Inheritance
and the EnvironmentDNA ForensicsBiotechnology EvolutionGenetic Conditions
GeneED is a safe and useful resource for students to learn about genetics
GENEED
HARRY POTTER’S WORLDRENAISSANCE SCIENCE, MAGIC, AND MEDICINE
Harry Potter ’s World presents the following instructional resources for the educators in middle-and high-schools, and in higher education institutions. Explore genetics through the characters and creatures featured in Harry Potter!
Includes instructional guides and materials
Suitable for grades 6-12
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/harrypottersworld/
Topics Covered
Condition SummariesGene SummariesGene Family SummariesChromosome SummariesHandbookGlossaryResources
GENETICS HOME REFERENCE
Cells & DNA How Genes Work Mutations and Health Inheriting Genetic Conditions
Genetic Consultation Genetic Testing Gene Therapy The Human Genome Project Genomic Research
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook
HELP ME UNDERSTAND GENETICS HANDBOOK
“The Exhibition Program creates lively and informative exhibitions and educational resources that enhance awareness of and appreciation for the collections of the National Library of Medicine. Explore. Discover. Enjoy”.
Topics include
Medicine & the ArtsScience & SocietyPatients & PractitionersThe Technology of Medicine Suitable for grades K-12+
NLM EXHIBITION PROGRAM
NN/LM MAR promotes the use and access to reliable health information by K-12 professionals in NY, NJ, PA and DE
This is done through training on the numerous resources developed by NLM. These resources are designed to engage students’ interest in and foster their analysis of a variety of health and science related topics using:
instruct ional templates lesson plans resource l ists and more
Learn more about NN/LM MAR Outreach to K-12 Professionals!Request training for educators in NY, NJ, PA & DE.Access resources for use in your K-12 setting.
---------------------------------------For those outside of NY, NJ, PA & DE locate your NN/LM Regional Medical Library: http://nnlm.gov/
NN/LM MAR OUTREACH TO K-12
PROFESSIONALS
Lyd ia N Co l l insNat iona l Network o f L ibrar ies o f Med ic ine , M idd le At lant i c Reg ion
Consumer Hea l th Coord [email protected]
T h i s p r o j e c t h a s b e e n f u n d e d i n w h o l e o r i n p a r t w i t h F e d e r a l f u n d s f r o m t h e N a t i o n a l L i b r a r y o f M e d i c i n e , N a t i o n a l I n s t i t u t e s o f H e a l t h , D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h a n d H u m a n S e r v i c e s , u n d e r C o n t r a c t N o . H H S - N - 2 7 6 - 2 0 1 1 - 0 0 0 0 3 - C w i t h t h e
U n i v e r s i t y o f P i t t s b u r g h , H e a l t h S c i e n c e s L i b r a r y S y s t e m .
THANK YOU
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