HEALTH EDUCATION
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Recommended Websites

Health Websites

I have created a list of teaching specific sites that can help you create your curriculum. Make sure you check out the recommend website pages for parents, kids and teens as these are highly recommended and great resources for your class. 

I encourage other health teachers to share their website recommendations by emailing me and I will add them to the list for us all. Email me here.

Websites, Apps, Youtube Subscriptions.

I am Project - Educating, modelling and empowering. A site that has much information on self confidence, character, social mentoring partnerships. 

Kids Health - A must go to site full of wonderful and accurate information for kids, teens and parents.

PBSKids - Good resource for lesson ideas and to send students to research.

Kids Help Line - It is an Australian helpline however, the material available for mental health and suicide prevention is very informative. 

Young Minds - Informative information on mental health for our adolescents.

The Health Teacher - a site full of lesson ideas, PD opportunities and resources for kids based.

Teen Mental Health - a UK based site with extensive information about teen mental health issues and suicide prevention and support

Think Act Grow - a wonderful site for everyone on all things teen health. The site includes information, resources and initiatives you can implement with your school, family or friend group. 


E-Cigs & Tobacco - this s a twitter chat feed that dissuces skill based health ed practices surrounding E-Cigs & Tobacco. A wonderful resource where other health educators have shared their success stories.

Word Generation - you can find a wide variety of one of lessons from dress code, smoking, becoming an adult. They are comprehensive, ideal for extension activities and / or ELL learners. I love using these as time fillers, controversial conversation starters or motivators into "hot" topics

Play it Safe - this is a website by the NSW government in Australia. 6th Grade students of mine found this and love it. They have shared this with their parents.  The site is applicate to teens and parents. 

It's pronounced Metrosexual is a really informative site helping people understand the difference between identity, expression, sex and sexually attracted to. My students found this when looking for resources for a project. We recommend it to others. 
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Gratitude - A student of mine was completing a Growth Mindset project and used this as her strategy for enjoying school. Our school then initiated the 10 day challenge. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

 Stay Teen - the perfect side for older teenagers wanting information around sexual health. A good resource for Sex Ed in your classroom.

It Gets Better - is a project supporting LGBT students. Teachers discussing LGBT issues in class or Gay Straight Alliances will find a world of support and information here.

ASHA - American Sexual Health Association has a site dedicated to teens and addresses the issue of Teen Dating Violence effectively.

Planned Parenthood - provides material for classrooms and is a wonderful resource for parents, teachers and students. 

Amaze - A new very cool youtube channel with the moto "more info, less weird" Find some fun and friendly videos on sexed for 10-14yr olds. ​

​Mindful Schools - A brilliant website on mindful meditation techniques, newsletters and courses for teachers. 

Sleep - this site is sponsored by a duvet company. However, has some wonderful infomercials and tips for improving sleep.

Brain Rules - a MUST see site. If you want to improve learning then check out the science behind how we learn and what we do to improve.

Girls Health - a fab site for girls, covers all topics including time management, friendship, communication and puberty.

Time Management Resources - an extensive collection of additional sites that offer help in managing time and prioritizing tasks.

Teaching Sexual Health - a Canadian resource that has lesson by lesson units and lesson plans. Additionally this link takes you direct to the sexuality wheel, a comprehensive look at all necessary components of sexual health.

Drink Wise - An Australian based website that educates on under age and adult drinking. Focus on standardized drinks and the impacts of binge or over drinking. ​
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General Teaching & Leadership Websites 

LeanIn - a fabulous resource for women in leadership. 

Kind Word - a podcast of paying forward kindness. 

Julie Smith - an expert on media, fake news, social media and the need for coping skills. Fabulous site.
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  • Home
  • Blog
  • For Teachers
    • Online Learning
    • Gay Straight Alliance GSA
    • Student Feedback Form
    • Mindful Meditation
    • First Lesson For Every Unit
    • CGC Inquiry Health Units >
      • Stop, Breathe, Think
      • Currently Taught in Gr 6 >
        • Just between you and me
        • I'm Ok, You're Ok
        • It's Normal!
      • Currently Taught in Gr 7 >
        • Epidemic!
        • Stressed Out!
        • Yes I Can!
      • Currently Taught in Gr 8 >
        • Listen Up, It's Good for You!
        • You are what you eat!
        • It's Up to Me!
      • Currently Taught in Gr 10 >
        • Listen Up, It's Good for You! #2
        • You are what you eat #2
        • It is up to me! #2
    • HEALTH Units >
      • Grade 10 Health >
        • Personal & Social Health Issues
        • Nutrition
      • Grade 9 Health >
        • Brain Rules
        • Mindset
        • Body Image (Embrace)
        • Relationships
      • Grade 8 Health >
        • Mental Health Issues
        • Nutrition
      • Grade 7 Health >
        • Stress Management
        • Human Body
        • Diseases
        • Body & Life Image
      • Grade 6 Health >
        • Goal Setting
        • Self Esteem
        • Communication & Relationships
    • Recommended Websites
    • Book Recommendations
  • For Parents
    • Documentaries for you and your family
    • Recommended Websites
    • Articles Worth Reading
  • For Students
    • Stress Management
    • Planners
    • Student Blog Posts
    • Recommended Websites for Kids
    • Recommended Websites for Teens
  • Conference Presentations
    • AASSA 2018 Quito
    • LEC 2017
    • LEC 2016
    • IAAAC 2015
    • KORCOS 2014