National Library of Medicine: Environmental Health and Genetics Resources at Your Fingertips

1. National Library of Medicine: Environmental Health and Genetics Resources at Your Fingertips Lydia N Collins National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region Consumer Health Coordinator LYDIA@PITT.EDU

2. NN/LM: A regional Medical Library near you • 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

3. NLM K-12 Science and health education resources • Careers • Health Information Tutorials • Lesson Plans • Projects • Spanish-Language Resources http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/outreach/k12.html • Biology • EnvironmentalHealth/Chemistry • Forensics and Medical Technology • General Health • Genetics • HIV/AIDS

4. environmental health

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

6. MedlinePLus: Environmental Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/environmentalhealth.html

7. Medlineplus environmental health resources for children/teens GirlsHealth.gov The Environment and Your Health …and more • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Student Center • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Kids Pages • Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) • Comic book for children

8. EPA Student Page EPA Resources for kids and teachers Locate additional resources to use in the classroom!! EPA Stanley and Stella Blog EPA Student Page: http://www.epa.gov/students/ EPA Stanley and Stella Blog: https://blog.epa.gov/stanleyandstella/

9. Environmental health student portal 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/

10. For teachers http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/Generic.php?id=2

11. Experiments and Projects http://kidsenvirohealth.nlm.nih.gov/Generic.php?id=3

12. Toxmystery Suitable for ages 7-11 Toxiethe 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

13. Toxmystery Child’s bedroom scene

14. Toxmystery garage scene

15. Tox town 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

16. Tox town: Farm scene

17. Tox town: port scene

18. Tox town: city scene

19. Discovering the Connection: Your Environment, Your Health 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

20. Household products database (HPD) 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?

21. Household products database: products categories

22. HPD: Personal care category

23. HPD: Ivory classic bar soap

24. HPD: Ivory classic soap (Health effects)

25. genetics

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

27. Geneed topics

28. Gene ed: biostatistics

29. Harry potter’s worldrenaissance 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/

30. Harry potter’s world exhibition

31. Harry potter’s world resources

32. Genetics home reference Topics Covered • Condition Summaries • Gene Summaries • Gene Family Summaries • Chromosome Summaries • Handbook • Glossary • Resources

33. Help me understand genetics handbook • 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

34. Handbook: How genes work

35. Additional resources/services

36. NLM exhibition program “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+

37. NN/LM MAR Outreach to k-12 professionals 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/

38. Thank youhttp://nnlm.gov/mar/ 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-Cwith the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System.