BAM! Body and Mind

Type of Resource: Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: Flash
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This site is set up to both appeal to students and respect their age. The animations are not too childish and the information is not too overwhelming or presented in a manner that feels like a lecture. The activities and topics range from national health matters to personal choices. Teachers will find resources here to incorporate into PE and health class.

Description:

BAM! Body and Mind focuses on children aged 9-13 and their physical, emotional and safety needs, concerns and issues. "BAM! Body and Mind is an online destination for kids created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Designed for kids 9-13 years old, BAM! Body and Mind gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices. The site focuses on topics that kids told us are important to them — such as stress and physical fitness — using kid-friendly lingo, games, quizzes, and other interactive features. "BAM! Body and Mind also serves as an aid to teachers, providing them with interactive, educational and fun activities that are linked to the national education standards for science and health."

Possible uses:

This site is a resource for students about the many questions and topics they may be experiencing in their middle school years. Once directed to this site, students can explore a specific topic for class purposes. The site can also be a reference place for students to use on their own to further explore topics they are interested in, want more information about or can relate to. A 'Teacher's Corner' page provides some lessons and an index of the topics and activities on the site.

Related Resources:

4-5, 6-8

PE/Health
Tools : Teacher
Social Curriculum : Teens

Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities, Student tools and information

Flash