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The following materials can be used to better understand and explain the connection between the environment and human health. Students can use the materials to help them with science projects and papers. Teachers and scientists can use the materials to enhance or develop classroom activities. Teachers and scientists can also direct students to these materials for additional information.

Booklets

KeywordDescriptionGrade Level
CancerCancer and the Environment (685KB)
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DiseaseEnvironmental Diseases: Environmental Diseases From A to Z (English) (4MB)
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  • 9-12
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EMFElectric and Magnetic Fields Associated with the Use of Electric Power: Questions and Answers (English) (11MB)
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  • 9-12
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EmploymentWork, Learn, Discover (535KB)
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  • 9-12
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GeneticsYou and Your Genes - Making it in a Tough Environment (286KB)
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  • 9-12
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OzoneOzone Alerts (1MB)
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  • 9-12
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PreventionA Family Guide - 20 Easy Steps to Personal Environmental Health Now (346KB)
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Fact Sheets

KeywordDescriptionGrade Level
CancerEnvironmental Factors and Breast Cancer Risk (1MB)
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CancerReport on Carcinogens - 12th Edition, The (243KB)
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Chemicals National Toxicology Program Chemical Nomination and Selection Process
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Children's HealthAddressing New Challenges in Children’s Environmental Health (314KB)
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Children's HealthChild Development and Environmental Toxins (633KB)
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Children's HealthNIEHS/EPA Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Centers: Protecting Children's Health for a Lifetime (1MB)
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ChromiumHexavalent Chromium  
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EndocrineEndocrine Disruptors (1MB)
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LeadNIEHS: Lead and Your Health (1MB)
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  • 9-12
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MedicineMedicinal Herbs
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NanotechnologyNanotechnology Safety Assessment  National Toxicology Program
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  • 9-12
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Occupation
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OceansOceans of Discovery: How the Study of Oceans Can Improve Human Health (1MB)
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  • 9-12
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PhonesCell Phone Radiofrequency Radiation Studies (1007KB)
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ToxicologyNICEATM and ICCVAM: Advancing public health and animal welfare (1MB)
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Water Safe Drinking Water Program at National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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Flyers

KeywordDescriptionGrade Level
Air Healthy Homes = Healthy Kids: Indoor Air (Arabic) - 2001 (361KB) This fact sheet in Arabic presents basic information about food safety issues around the home, including sources, symptoms, and avoidance strategies for Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Listeria poisonings.
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  • 9-12
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FoodHealthy Homes = Healthy Kids: Food Safety - 2001 (345KB) This fact sheet in English presents basic information about food safety issues around the home, including sources, symptoms, and avoidance strategies for Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Listeria poisonings.
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  • 9-12
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LeadHealthy Homes = Healthy Kids: Heavy Metals - 2001 (188KB) This fact sheet in English presents basic information about food safety issues around the home, including sources, symptoms, and avoidance strategies for Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Listeria poisonings.
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PesticidesHealthy Homes = Healthy Kids: Pest Control (English) (310KB) This fact sheet in English presents basic information about food safety issues around the home, including sources, symptoms, and avoidance strategies for Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Listeria poisonings.
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PesticidesHealthy Homes = Healthy Kids: Pest Control (Arabic) (352KB) This fact sheet in Arabic presents basic information about food safety issues around the home, including sources, symptoms, and avoidance strategies for Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Listeria poisonings.
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  • 9-12
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PoisonHealthy Homes = Healthy Kids: Look-A-Likes - 2001 (172KB) This fact sheet in English presents basic information about food safety issues around the home, including sources, symptoms, and avoidance strategies for Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Listeria poisonings.
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PoisonHealthy Homes = Healthy Kids: Look-A-Likes (Arabic) - 2001 (303KB) This fact sheet in English presents basic information about food safety issues around the home, including sources, symptoms, and avoidance strategies for Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Listeria poisonings.
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WaterHealthy Homes = Healthy Kids: Indoor Water (English) (269KB) This fact sheet in English presents basic information about food safety issues around the home, including sources, symptoms, and avoidance strategies for Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Listeria poisonings.
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WaterHealthy Homes = Healthy Kids: Indoor Water (Arabic) (639KB) This fact sheet in English presents basic information about food safety issues around the home, including sources, symptoms, and avoidance strategies for Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus, and Listeria poisonings.
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Interviews with Scientists/Researchers

KeywordDescriptionGrade Level
Ecologist What is a Wetland Ecologist?
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  • 5-8
  • 9-12
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Environmental AnalystWhat is an Environmental Analyst?
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  • 5-8
  • 9-12
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Growth Biologist What is a Growth Biologist?
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  • 9-12
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Lung Doctor What is a Lung Doctor?
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  • 5-8
  • 9-12
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Microbiologist What is a Microbiologist?
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  • 9-12
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Professions Meet the Experts: Environmental Health 
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  • 9-12
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Professions Scientist Video Interviews 
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  • 9-12
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News

KeywordDescriptionGrade Level
News NIEHS Press Releases and News Stories
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Research Selected Extramural Publications
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  • 9-12
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Topics Health Topics A to Z
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  • 9-12
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Pamphlets

KeywordDescriptionGrade Level
DefinitionSharon Finds the Environment (English) (2MB) , (Spanish) (2MB)  See also, Story Time: Sharon finds the Environment.
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DefinitionNew Environmental Health, The (836KB)
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  • 9-12
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Parkinson'sParkinson’s and the Environment: Unraveling the Links (1MB)
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  • 9-12
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Videos

KeywordDescriptionGrade Level
Environment Public Service Announcements
  • Breathe Easier
  • Common Chemicals
  • Second Hand Smoke
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Websites

KeywordDescriptionGrade Level
BiologyBioEd Online  Online BioEd Online is an online educational resource for educators, students, and parents. BioEd Online utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give you instant access to reliable, cutting-edge information and educational tools for biology and related subjects. The goal of BioEd Online is to provide useful, accurate, and current information and materials that build upon and enhance the skills and knowledge of science educators. Developed under the guidance of its expert Editorial Board, BioEd Online offers the following high-quality resources: downloadable lessons and curriculum guides, short courses, streaming video presentations, slide library, and nature science update.
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