* Typical Course of Study for Health from Worldbook.com

Health and Safety Kindergarten

Health and Safety 5th

* Dental hygiene

Many of the following links from KidsHealth.org

1. How Your Body Works: Teeth  
2. What’s a Cavity?
   Cavities are small holes in your teeth that need to be filled. Find out what causes tooth decay and how dentists handle it.
3. Taking Care of Your Teeth
   The healthier your teeth are, the happier you look. That’s why it’s important to take great care of your teeth by brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist. Learn more.
4. Your Teeth
   There’s much more to a tooth than meets the eye. This article for kids gives you the inside story.
5. Movie: Teeth
   Chloe and the Nurb sing about teeth and all they do for you – talking and eating, just to name a few!
6. Word! Wisdom Teeth
   You will have learned a lot by the time you get your wisdom teeth, but they don’t make you any smarter!
7. Word! Canine Teeth
   Your canine teeth are the pointy ones next to your front teeth.
8. Quiz: Teeth
   Take this quiz about your teeth.
9. Bad Breath
   How does your breath smell? Find out how to keep it smelling sweet in this article for kids.

* Our water supply

1. Cholera

   “What Is Cholera?Cholera is an infection of the intestines. People get it from drinking water or eating food that’s contaminated with a type of bacteria called Vibrio cholerae.”

2. Learn About Water
   “When the water in our rivers, lakes, and oceans becomes polluted, the effects can be far reaching. It can endanger wildlife, make our drinking water unsafe and threaten the waters where we swim and fish.” (Get more water resources HERE)

* Sewage disposal

1. Effects of waste and poor waste disposal.
2. The Sewage Treatment Process (Video)

* Care of the eyes

1. Taking Care of Your Vision
   Even if you’re lucky enough to have perfect vision, taking care of and protecting your eyes is vital to keeping your peepers perfect. Learn all about how to take care of your baby blues (or browns or greens) in this article.
2. Eyes
   Although your eyes are small, their structure is incredibly complex. Find out how they work in this body basics article.

* Nutrition and diet

1. Nutrition & Fitness Center
   Visit our nutrition and fitness center for teens to get information and advice on food, exercise, and sports.
2. Managing Your Weight
   Has your doctor told you to lose weight? Get ideas on food, fitness, and staying motivated. We’ve also got weight management tools and recipes designed just for teens.
3. Smart Supermarket Shopping

   You don’t need to be a dietitian to figure out how to make healthy food choices. Before grabbing a shopping cart and heading for the aisles, read this article to make grocery shopping a snap.
4.  Food Labels
   Look at any packaged food and you’ll see the food label. This nutrition facts label gives the lowdown on everything from calories to cholesterol. Read more about food labels.
5.  Food & Fitness
   Ever wonder if some diets are really safe? Or how you can excel at sports? Get the lowdown on healthy eats, dieting, strength training, eating disorders, steroids, and more.

* Diseases

1. Diseases & Conditions
   From asthma to ulcers, this section is loaded with articles about diseases and conditions that can affect teens. Look here for health information and resources for yourself or someone you care about.
2. What’s the Difference Between Infectious and Contagious?
   Find out what the experts have to say.
3. Understanding Medications and What They Do
   Medicines can cure, stop, or prevent disease; ease symptoms; or help in the diagnosis of certain illnesses. This article describes different types of medications and offers tips on taking them.

* Germ-bearing insects and pests
* Community health resources
* Elementary first aid
* Bicycle and water safety
* Preparing for puberty
* Human reproduction
* Substance abuse

Health and Safety 6th

* Personal appearance
* Dental health
* Health maintenance
* Our food supply
* Exercise and fitness
* Cure and prevention of common diseases
* The heart
* Accident prevention
* Safety and first aid
* The health professions
* Understanding emotions
* Coping with stress and anxiety
* Preparing for puberty
* Human reproduction
* Substance abuse

Health and Safety 7th

* Good grooming and posture
* Dental health
* Healthy habits and lifestyles
* Exercise and fitness
* Effects of stimulants and narcotics
* Functions of the body
* Circulation and respiration
* Germ theory
* Sexually transmitted diseases
* Family life
* Toxins and antitoxins
* Antibiotics
* Immunization
* Chemotherapy
* Genetic disorders
* Personal and public safety
* Accident prevention
* Personality development
* Substance abuse

Health and Safety 8th

* Grooming
* Functions of the body
* The body’s utilization of food
* Types and functions of foods
* Environmental hazards
* Community sanitation and health
* Health care services
* Sexually transmitted diseases
* Accident prevention, safety, and first aid
* Mental hygiene
* Substance abuse