For+Kids

[] - From the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, this jazzy site was “created to answer kids; questions on health issues and recommend ways to make their bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer. BAM! Also serves as an aid to teachers, providing them with interactive resources to support their health and science curriculums that are education and fun.” Although it has not been updated recently it still provides excellent resources.

[] - From the National Institute of Health, this site provides kids with information about eye health and safety, parts of the eye, optical illusions, how we see, and more.

[] - From the National Sleep Foundation, this engaging site answers the questions: why we sleep, how sleep works, and why sleep is important. Includes games and puzzles.

[] - Founded by C. Everett Koop, //Shape Up America!// Focuses on achievement and maintenance of a healthy body weight through the adoption of increased physical activity and health eating. Include the Body Mass Index tool.

[] - This site includes engaging health education and general science information and activities for students in grade 5-8. Induces music, video, and more! (Be aware that for some activities, students must supply an email address.)

[] - From the International Food Information Council Foundation, ACTIVATE/kidnetic.com is working to promote health eating physical activity for kids and their families. Includes food and fitness for children, games and activities, recipes, and fact sheets about health eating and exercise along with material for parents in English and Spanish.

[] - This fun, interactive site helps young children learn about nutrition. There are quick facts, recipes, articles, video clips, and games designed to promote health eating habits. From the Center for Science in the Public Interest.