Instructional Media and Technology Service

Monthly Curriculum Resources

Health Resources

December 2006

Sources Available at Wayne RESA’s Instructional Media and Technology Services:

For additional information on these resources, please call (734)334-1439. 

OR check our online catalog at:  http://161.57.201.6/search~S4

Ferejohn, M.G. (2002).  Total Health:  Muscle strength and endurance.  Mt. Kisco, NY: Human Relations Media.  One 29 minute videocassette.  Demonstrates the importance of strength training in maintaining overall fitness.  Appropriate for grades 7-12.  (WCRESA Duplication:  RA781.T67).

Michigan Department of Education (2000).  HIV/AIDS Education.   Mt. Pleasant, MI:  Educational Materials Center, Central Michigan University.  Multiple editions for grades kindergarten, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7-8.  Loose-leaf materials of Michigan recommended sexuality education materials.  (WCRESA Circulating:  HQ57.3.A3.etc).

Schloat, A. W. (2003).  Food, Health and Exercise.  Mt. Kisco, NY: Human Relations Media.  One 24 minute videocassette.  Helps young adults make healthy nutrition choices and offers guidelines on how to live more active lives.  Appropriate for grades 7-12.  (WCRESA Duplication: RA564.5.F66).

Young, J.G. (2003).  Understanding Eating Disorders.  Mt. Kisco, NY: Human Relations Media.  One 27 minute videocassette.  Explores anorexia, bulimia, compulsive over-eating and obesity through the voices of its victims and medical professionals.  Appropriate for grades 7-12.  (WCRESA Duplication: RC552.kE18.U525).

Web Resources:

Michigan Department of Education – Health Education:
(Online).  Available:  http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_38684_29233---,00.html   (Dec. 6, 2006).  This site provides access to the Michigan Merit Curriculum – Health and Physical Education information, information on health topics, Michigan law regarding health education, and much more.

Michigan Model for Health:

(Online).  Available:  http://www.emc.cmich.edu/mm/   (Dec. 6, 2006).  This site provides access to an in-depth look at the Michigan Model Health Curriculum, organized by grade level; content standards and benchmarks; and Michigan Model K-6 content maps.

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences – Environmental Health Science Education:

(Online).  Available: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/science-education/home.htm   (Dec. 4, 2006).  This site allows access to classroom materials, activities, curricula, reference materials, and student resources. 

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