Stop the Spread of Germs: Actions for Schools

The Centers for Disease Control offers an array of resources for kids and schools, including Germ Stopper Materials, Cover Your Cough Materials, and It's a Snap!
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/school/index.htm

Stalking the Mysterious Microbe

Microbes pose a mystery to many. Find out all about the world of microbes from your hands to the mighty Himalayas, landfills to oil spills, common colds to uncommon cures, under microscopes and in the news.
http://www.microbe.org/

BAM! Disease Detectives

Want to find out why diseases tremble in fear when they hear the CDC's name? Follow CDC Disease Detectives as they track down the sources of disease - from gross germs to bad habits - and stop them from happening. Learn about outbreaks, what happens in those high-tech labs, and research that's way beyond science class. http://www.bam.gov/detectives/index.htm

EXCITE

Excellence in Curriculum Integration through Teaching Epidemiology (EXCITE) is a collection of teaching materials developed by the CDC to introduce students to public health and epidemiology, the science used by "Disease Detectives" everywhere. Students will learn about the scientific method of inquiry, basic biostatistics, and outbreak investigation. EXCITE adapts readily to team teaching across a variety of subjects, including mathematics, social studies, history, and physical education.
http://www.cdc.gov/excite/index.htm

Infection Detection Prevention

With this Website, The American Museum of Natural History celebrates the triumphs of microbe hunters and disease detectives. You can help by sharing what you learn with your friends and family and showing your concern by caring for sick people in your community. And don't forget to wash your hands!
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/index.html

Henry the Hand

Visit Henry's homepage, presented by the American Medical Association, to learn how to help spread the word, not the germs!
http://www.henrythehand.com

"Lose a Million (Bacteria)"

The National Science Teachers Association and the FDA team up to bring you a fun, interactive game based on the popular TV game show, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire."
http://vm.cfsan.fda/gov/~mow/intro.html

Science in the Real World

The Science in the Real World: Microbes in Action program serves to promote an understanding and appreciation of the importance of microorganisms in our world. This program provides scientific information and hands-on activities in microbiology to K-12 teachers via curriculum units, workshops, a newsletter, and this Website.
http://www.umsl.edu/~microbes/index.html

Parents and Kids

A Web resource offered through Children's Hospital, St. Louis.
http://www.stlouischildrens.org/sections/kids_parents.asp

FightBac! Summer Tips

Learn how to keep food safe from bacteria.
http://www.fightbac.org/main.cfm

Foodborne Illness Education Information Center

This is a multi-resource educational Website on handwashing education for people of all ages.
http://peaches.nal.usda.gov/foodborne/fbindex/Handwashing.asp

An Ounce Of Prevention: Keep the Germs Away

Being sick does cost too much. Especially since there are some steps you can take to prevent getting sick in the first place. Scientists at the CDC have identified some simple things you and your family can do to prevent getting infectious diseases. But first, you may be wondering, what are infectious diseases?
http://www.cdc.gov/ounceofprevention