K-12 Subject Area Links

Substance abuse prevention program for grades 7-8. The Project ALERT curriculum focuses on preventing teenage non-users from experimenting with alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and other drugs, as well as on preventing teenage experimenters from becoming regular users.

A Smoking Prevention Interactive Experience (ASPIRE) is a free, bilingual, online curriculum, fully aligned with National Education Standards, as well as with 21st Century Skills, that helps middle and high school teens learn to be tobacco free while explaining the dangers of tobacco and nicotine use. Developed by MD Anderson Cancer Center with assistance from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

The School Health Index (SHI) Self-Assessment and Planning Guide is an online self-evaluation and planning tool for schools. The SHI is built on CDC’s research-based guidelines for school health programs that identify the policies and practices most likely to be effective in reducing youth health risk behaviors. The SHI (and related materials) is available as an interactive, customizable online tool or downloadable, printable version. The SHI aligns with the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model.

Presentations and a dental health curriculum for grades K-8. Contains exercises ranging from learning and coloring the different parts of the tooth to more dynamic lessons that engage preteen students on why making smart choices can protect their teeth and health.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.

"The International Food Information Council Foundation provides food safety, nutrition, and healthful eating information to help you make good and safe food choices."