1. Lydia N Collins National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region Consumer Health Coordinator LYDIA@PITT.EDU NLM GENERAL HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND FORENSIC SCIENCE RESOURCES

2.  8 Regional Offices  Support Network members to achieve NN/LM mission  5-year contracts  Mission  Provide health professionals, K-12 educators and the general public with equal access to and training on health and science resources NN/LM MAR is your Regional Medical Library Join the NN/LM MAR network http://nnlm.gov/mar NN/LM: A REGIONAL MEDICAL LIBRARY NEAR YOU

3.  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

4. Key Idea 2:  Beyond the use of reasoning and consensus, scientific inquiry involves the testing of proposed explanations involving the use of conventional techniques and procedures and usually requiring considerable ingenuity. Performance Indicator 2.2  Refine research ideas through library investigations, including electronic information retrieval and reviews of the literature, and through peer feedback obtained from review and discussion. Major Understandings  2.2a Development of a research plan involves researching background information and understanding the major concepts in the area being investigated. Recommendations for methodologies, use of technologies, proper equipment, and safety precautions should also be included.  Key Idea 7:  Human decisions and activities have had a profound impact on the physical and living environment. NYS LIVING ENVIRONMENT CORE CURRICULUM STANDARD 1

5. GENERAL HEALTH

6. 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.GOV

7. >40 languages >250 topics 3,045 links 2 RSS feeds 11 daily & weekly listservs 924 English 911 Spanish 924 English 911 Spanish ~1,000 drugs 100 supplements ~1,000 drugs 100 supplements 164 tutorials 78 anatomy videos 138 surgery videos 164 tutorials 78 anatomy videos 138 surgery videos 22 English issues 3 bilingual issues 22 English issues 3 bilingual issues >40 languages >250 topics >3,300 links >40 languages >250 topics >3,300 links Over 100 directories of doctors, hospitals, clinics & libraries ~ 3,500 articles > 2,000 images ~ 3,500 articles > 2,000 images 15-20 stories added daily 1,200 links to ClinicalTrials.gov MEDLINEPLUS

8. MEDLINEPLUS HEALTH LITERACY http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthliteracy.html

9. MEDLINEPLUS HEALTH LITERACY CONT…

10. MEDLINEPLUS: TOPICS OF INTEREST  Health Insurance  Bullying  Child Safety  Asthma  Obesity  Drugs and Young People  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  Autism  Disaster Preparation and Recovery  Winter Weather Emergencies  Mental Health  Stress  Teen Violence  Social/Family Issues  Environmental Health  Caregivers  Parenting  Homeless Health Concerns  Domestic Violence  Lice  Flu  Conjunctivitis  Learning Disabilities  Teen Development  Veterans Health  Pet Health

11. A page just for Kids!! How the body works What happens when you go to the hospital Quizzes Games Cool Websites safe for kids  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childrenspage.html MEDLINEPLUS CHILDREN’S PAGE

12.  Health Information for Teens!! Locate resources on: Health and Safety for Teens Teen Sexual Health Teen Violence Teenage Pregnancy Smoking Cessation Injury Prevention Prom Health and Safety Teen Dating Violence and much more… http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenspage.html MEDLINEPLUS TEENS’ PAGE

13.  Teach students how to…  Surf the Web Safely  Consider the source  Focus on quality  Critical thinking (‘Cyberskeptic’)  Look for the evidence  Check for currency  Beware of Bias  Protect your privacy  Consult with your health professional http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthywebsurfing.html  Evaluate Internet Health Information (Tutorial) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/webeval/webeval.html  Evaluating Health Information (MedlinePlus Page) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/evaluatinghealthinformation.html TUTORIALS/ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (MEDLINEPLUS)

14. MEDLINEPLUS – ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

15.  Suitable for grades 6-12+  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/exhibit/index.cfm 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. AGAINST THE ODDS (ONLINE EXHIBIT)

16. 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

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

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

19. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/t/a/ PUBMED HEALTH: MEDICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA

20. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

21. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/environmentalhealth.html MEDLINEPLUS: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

22.  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Student Center  National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Kids Pages  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)  Comic book for children  GirlsHealth.gov  The Environment and Your Health …and more MEDLINEPLUS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN/TEENS

23. Locate additional resources to use in the classroom!! EPA RESOURCE S FOR KIDS AND TEACHERS EPA Stanley and Stella Blog EPA Student Page: http://www.epa.gov/students/ EPA Stanley and Stella Blog: https://blog.epa.gov/stanleyandstella/ EPA Student Page

24. 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

25. http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/Generic.php?id=2 FOR TEACHERS

26. http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/Generic.php?id=3 EXPERIMENTS AND PROJECTS

27. Suitable for ages 7-11 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

28. TOXMYSTERY CHILD’S BEDROOM SCENE

29. TOXMYSTERY GARAGE SCENE

30. Suitable for grades 6-12+ 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

31. TOX TOWN: FARM SCENE

32. TOX TOWN: PORT SCENE

33. TOX TOWN: CITY SCENE

34. http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/text_version/teachers6.php 6 Units of Curriculum  Water Quality  Air Quality  Chemicals in Your Home  Food Safety  Runoff, Impervious Surfaces & Smart Development  The Great Debate: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water in Our School DISCOVERING THE CONNECTION: YOUR ENVIRONMENT, YOUR HEALTH

35. 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)

36. HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS DATABASE: PRODUCTS CATEGORIES

37. HPD: PERSONAL CARE CATEGORY

38. HPD: IVORY CLASSIC BAR SOAP

39. HPD: IVORY CLASSIC SOAP (HEALTH EFFECTS)

40. FORENSICS

41. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/frankenstein/index.html FRANKENSTEIN 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.

42. Visible Proofs Education site allows one to explore several forensic topics through online activities and lesson plans. Locate resources assembled for students, teachers, and forensic professionals which serve as an excellent starting point for information into the history, people, science and technology in forensics! VISIBLE PROOFS http://www.nlm.nih.gov/visibleproofs/

43. http://geneed.nlm.nih.gov/topic_subtopic.php?tid=37 GENE ED: DNA FORENSICS

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+ NLM EXHIBITION PROGRAM

46. 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. --------------------------------------- For those outside of NY, NJ, PA & DE locate your NN/LM Regional Medical Library: http://nnlm.gov/mar NN/LM MAR OUTREACH TO K-12 PROFESSIONALS

47. http://nnlm.gov/mar/services/#join NN/LM MAR MEMBERSHIP- JOIN TODAY!!

48. Title: NLM's K-12 Resources and Homework Help When: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 PM Description: This session designed specifically for public/school library staff will provide an overview of the National Library of Medicine's freely available K-12 resources. General health, environmental health, and genetics are a few of the topics that will be discussed. Additionally, for library staff who assist youth with homework in health and science, you'll learn about the various educational tools that are available in each resource. Registration: http://nnlm.gov/mar/training/register.html?schedule_id=2487 NN/LM MAR: UPCOMING K-12 WEBINAR

49. Lydia N Collins National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region Consumer Health Coordinator 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/ HTTP://NNLM.GOV/MAR/