1. Lydia N. Collins Consumer Health Coordinator National Network of Libraries of Medicine Middle Atlantic Region lydia@pitt.edu NLM’S ONLINE PLAYGROUND: K-12 HEALTH AND SCIENCE RESOURCES FROM THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE

2. “The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, has been a center of information innovation since its founding in 1836. In addition, the Library coordinates a 6,000-member National Network of Libraries of Medicine that promotes and provides access to health information in communities across the United States.” https://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/ NLM HEALTH OUTREACH

3.  8 Regional Offices  Support Network members to achieve NN/LM mission  5-year contracts  Mission  Provide K-12 educators, public library staff, health professionals, and the general public with equal access to and training on health and science resources Locate your Regional Medical Library Join the NN/LM network http://nnlm.gov/ NN/LM: A REGIONAL MEDICAL LIBRARY NEAR YOU

4.  Biology  Environmental Health/Chemistry  Forensics and Medical Technology  General Health  Genetics  HIV/AIDS  Careers  Health Information Tutorials  Lesson Plans  Projects  Spanish-Language Resources http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/outreach/k12.html NLM K-12 SCIENCE AND HEALTH EDUCATION RESOURCES

5. Children  General Health  Environmental Health  Dental Health  School Health  Exercise for Children Teens  General Health  Environmental Health  Mental Health  Sexual Health Includes  Health Statistics  Teen Health Articles HEALTH TOPICS OF INTEREST (YOUTH) http://guides.nnlm.gov/mar_teenhealth http://guides.nnlm.gov/mar_educators

6. GENERAL HEALTH

7. Suitable for ALL ages Available in English and Spanish MedlinePlus.gov includes information on:  Diseases and Conditions  Wellness Issues  Drugs & Supplements  Interactive Tutorials  Anatomy & Surgery Videos  Calculators & Quizzes  Games and much more… MEDLINEPLUS

8. MEDLINEPLUS – ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

9. MEDLINEPLUS: TOPICS OF INTEREST  Bullying  Child Safety  Asthma  Obesity  Drugs and Young People  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  Autism  Disaster Preparation and Recovery  Winter Weather Emergencies  Mental Health  Stress  Food Safety  Teen Violence  Food Labeling  Social/Family Issues  Environmental Health  Weight Control  Safety Issues  Homeless Health Concerns  Domestic Violence  Health Occupations  Health Topics (Body Locations/Systems)  Conjunctivitis  Learning Disabilities  Teen Development  Lice  Pet Health

10.  PubMed.gov comprises more than 21million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. PubMed is a free resource that is developed and maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), at the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM), located at the National Institute of Health (NIH).  PubMed provides links to PubMed Central (PMC) a free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. NIH/NLM.  PubMed Tutorials are useful for those learning to use the resource.  PubMed: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed  PubMed Tutorials: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/bsd/disted/pubmed.html  PubMed Central: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ PUBMED

11. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ PUBMED CENTRAL

12. PubMed Health specializes in reviews of clinical effectiveness research, with easy-to-read summaries for consumers as well as full technical reports. Clinical effectiveness research finds answers to the question “What works?” in medical and health care. Includes Behind the Headlines section (from England's National Health Service). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/ PUBMED HEALTH

13. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/aboutcer/ CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS

14. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/behindtheheadlines/ PUBMED HEALTH: BEHIND THE HEADLINES

15. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/blog/ PUBMED HEALTH BLOG

16. Suitable for grades 6-12+ Against the Odds highlights stories of communities who, in collaboration with scientists, advocates, governments, and international organizations, are taking up the challenge to prevent disease and improve quality of life around the world. Activities & Resources includes lesson plans and online activities. ‘Get Involved’ section where students can view different perspectives and share thoughts on global health issues. http://apps.nlm.nih.gov/againsttheodds/index.cfm AGAINST THE ODDS

17. CAREERS

18.  Changing the face of Medicine honors the lives and achievements of women in medicine. Discover the many ways that women have influenced and enhanced the practice of medicine from the 19 th century.  Items of interest in the Resources Section: Careers – Learn about steps you can take to join the field of medicine and advance your medical career Lessons – Teachers can locate lesson plans targeted for K-12 age groups to enhance understanding of the physiology of the body and the field of medicine Suggested Reading – Supplement lesson plans or simply further your knowledge with books/videos listed in the bibliographies http://www.nlm.nih.gov/changingthefaceofmedicine/index.html CHANGING THE FACE OF MEDICINE

19.  This Web site provides information geared towards education and training in Toxicology and Environmental Health on the following topics: Academic Program Directories Continuing Education and Tutorials Distance Learning K-12 Education Miscellaneous Specialized Resources General Science Resources Accreditation Boards Career Resources Professional Societies International Resources http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/edcotox.html ENVIRO-HEALTH LINKS

20.  Haz-Map is an occupational health database designed for health and safety professionals and for consumers seeking information about the adverse effects of workplace exposures to chemical and biological agents.  Haz-Map shows the diseases linked to each agent and the agents linked to each disease. Agents are chemical such as formaldehyde, or biological such as grain dust. Haz-Map links jobs and hazardous job tasks with occupational diseases and their symptoms. http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/ HAZ-MAP

21. Find information on a variety of occupations http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthoccupations.html Locate information about professionals who work in the healthcare industry MEDLINEPLUS: HEALTH OCCUPATIONS

22. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

23. The Environmental Health Student Portal provides a safe and useful resource for students and teachers to learn how the environment can impact our health. Suitable for grades 6-8 http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/ ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STUDENT PORTAL

24. Suitable for ages 7-11 http://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/ Toxie the Cat helps children find the hazards hidden in each room and offers hints when needed.  Available in English and Spanish  “For Teachers” section includes 3 lesson plans with student worksheets/activities”  Parent Resources TOXMYSTERY

25. TOXMYSTERY GARAGE SCENE

26. Suitable for grades 6-12+ http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/ Tox Town provides information on:  Everyday locations where you might find toxic chemicals  Non-technical descriptions of chemicals  How the environment can impact human health  Available in English and Spanish Includes an afterschool Science Club Curriculum TOX TOWN

27. TOX TOWN: CITY SCENE

28. Suitable for grades 6-12+ http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ HPD was designed to answer questions such as:  What’s under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room?  Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family?  What are the chemical ingredients and their percentages in specific brands?  Which products contain specific chemical ingredients? HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE (HPD)

29. HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE: PRODUCTS CATEGORIES

30. GENETICS

31. Topics Covered  Condition Summaries  Gene Summaries  Gene Family Summaries  Chromosome Summaries  Handbook  Glossary  Resources http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ GENETICS HOME REFERENCE

32.  Cells & DNA  How Genes Work  Mutations and Health  Inheriting Genetic Conditions  Genetic Consultation  Genetic Testing  Gene Therapy  The Human Genome Project  Genomic Research http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook HELP ME UNDERSTAND GENETICS HANDBOOK

33. HANDBOOK: HOW GENES WORK

34. Suitable for grades 9-12 http://geneed.nlm.nih.gov/ Topics to explore include:  Cell Biology  Biostatistics  DNA, Genes, Chromosomes  Epigentics/Inheritance and the Environment  DNA Forensics  Biotechnology  Evolution  Genetic Conditions GeneED is a safe and useful resource for students to learn about genetics GENE ED

35. GENE ED: BIOSTATISTICS

36. HARRY POTTER’S WORLD RENAISSANCE SCIENCE, MAGIC, AND MEDICINE Harry Potter’s World presents the following instructional resources for the educators in middle-and high-schools, and in higher education institutions. Explore genetics through the characters and creatures featured in Harry Potter! Includes instructional guides and materials Suitable for grades 6-12 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/harrypottersworld/educationResources.html

37. HARRY POTTER’S WORLD EXHIBITION

38. HARRY POTTER’S WORLD RESOURCES

39. INTERDISCIPLINARY RESOURCES

40. William Shakespeare (1564–1616) created characters that are among the richest and most humanly recognizable in all of literature. Yet Shakespeare understood human personality in the terms available to his age— that of the now-discarded theory of the four bodily humors—blood, bile, melancholy, and phlegm. Lesson plans are included. “AND THERE’S THE HUMOR OF IT”: SHAKESPEARE AND THE FOUR HUMORS http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/shakespeare/introduction.html

41. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/georgewashington/index.html This exhibit focuses on the work of George Washington and his attentiveness to the health and safety of his family, staff, slaves and troops as President and Revolutionary War general. This exhibit provides lesson plans, online activities and other resources while providing an interdisciplinary approach to history and medicine.lesson plans EVERY NECESSARY CARE AND ATTENTION: GEORGE WASHINGTON & MEDICINE

42. Explore the experiences of veterans of the American Civil War with the online exhibit https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/lifeandlimb/index.html Students can learn about:  Wounds of War  Deadly Diseases  Civil War Surgery  Artificial Limbs and more LIFE AND LIMB: THE TOLL OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

43. In the late nineteenth century, at a time when women were challenging traditional ideas about gender that excluded them from political and intellectual life, medical and scientific experts drew on notions of female weakness to justify inequality between the sexes. Artist and writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, who was discouraged from pursuing a career to preserve her health, rejected these ideas in a terrifying short story titled “The Yellow Wall-Paper.” The famous tale served as an indictment of the medical profession and the social conventions restricting women’s professional and creative opportunities. Suitable for High School and Higher Education http://www.nlm.nih.gov/literatureofprescription/index.html THE LITERATURE OF PRESCRIPTION

44. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES/SERVICES

45. “The Exhibition Program creates lively and informative exhibitions and educational resources that enhance awareness of and appreciation for the collections of the National Library of Medicine. Explore. Discover. Enjoy”. Topics include Medicine & the Arts Science & Society Patients & Practitioners The Technology of Medicine Suitable for grades K-12+ https://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/index.html NLM EXHIBITION PROGRAM

46. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/exhibitions.html NLM EXHIBITION TOPICS

47. Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature includes lesson plans for educators in middle-and high-schools. Each lesson plan provides suggested instructional guides and materials that an educator may adapt in whole or in parts as he or she deems most appropriate for the students’ interest, level, and academic goals. Lesson plans contain background information, relevant academic topics, national standards, learning outcomes, step- by-step procedures, and all instructional materials that include several historical primary sources. FRANKENSTEIN EXHIBITION http://www.nlm.nih.gov/frankenstein/

48. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/about/exhibition/pdf/EPonlineK_12resources.pdf EXHIBITION PROGRAM – EDUCATION SERVICES

49. NN/LM MAR promotes the use and access to reliable health information by K-12 professionals in NY, NJ, PA and DE This is done through training on the numerous resources developed by NLM. These resources are designed to engage students’ interest in and foster their analysis of a variety of health and science related topics using:  instructional templates  lesson plans  resource lists  and more Learn more about NN/LM MAR Outreach to K-12 Professionals! Request training for educators in NY, NJ, PA & DE. Access resources for use in your K-12 setting. --------------------------------------- NN/LM Middle Atlantic Region is your Regional Medical Library: http://nnlm.gov/mar NN/LM MAR OUTREACH TO K-12 PROFESSIONALS

50. http://guides.nnlm.gov/mar_educators NN/LM MAR K-12 RESOURCES GUIDE

51. NN/LM MAR promotes the use and access to reliable health information by libraries and information centers in NY, NJ, PA and DE NN/LM MAR supports and encourages libraries in the region to extend their services and expertise to groups, institutions, and individuals beyond their traditional reach. Our goal is to expand partnerships and implement activities with members and other organizations to improve awareness of, and access to health information resources for health professionals, the public health workforce, and members of the public. Learn more about NN/LM MAR Outreach to Public Libraries http://nnlm.gov/mar/libraries/public.html NN/LM MAR OUTREACH TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES

52. http://guides.nnlm.gov/mar_public NN/LM MAR PUBLIC LIBRARIES RESOURCES GUIDE

53. A quarterly publication of the Friends of the National Library of Medicine. Get a free subscription! Organizations can order in bulk Spanish available also http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/index.html http://www.fnlm.org/Program_MLP/MLP_intro.html MEDLINEPLUS MAGAZINE

54. http://nnlm.gov/mar/training/materials.html If you are an NN/LM network member in the Middle Atlantic Region (DE, NJ, NY, or PA), you may order educational and printed materials online. NLM EDUCATIONAL & PRINTED MATERIALS

55. Lydia N. Collins Consumer Health Coordinator National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region lydia@pitt.edu This project has been funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No. HHS-N-276-2011-00003-C with the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System. THANK YOU HTTP://NNLM.GOV/MAR/