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HEALTH PROJECT PATHFINDER

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Databases & Websites

1. http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/
See library staff for usernames and passwords

2. http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/fres89581

3. http://www.brainpop.com

 

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WEBSITES

1. http://www.webmd.com/ This site contains information on most diseases.

2. http://kidshealth.org/ After clicking on the kid or teen pages, enter your disease in the search box and click search for a list of links.

3. http://www.kidsclick.org/ Enter the name disease and click search. This will bring up several quality websites related to your topic.

4. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

5. http://www.kidslearnaboutdiabetes.org/ Easy to understand information about diabetes.

Students there are also many other national and official websites that are devoted to the prevention of many of these diseases. They also have specialized information regarding many of these diseases.

For example, lungcancer.org and cancer.gov both provide information on cancer, its symptoms, and its treatment. The University of Virginia also has an asthma tutorial found at http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/pediatrics/patients/Tutorials/asthma/.

Remember, when doing a search using a search engine like Google.com, only select those resources from official and credible websites.

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BOOKS pages-turn

The World Book Encyclopedia (22 vols.) REF 030 WOR

Sick! (4 vols.) REF 610 SIC

Presents articles describing the causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment (both traditional and alternative), prognosis, and prevention of various diseases, disorders, injuries, and infections.

Encyclopedia of Health (2 sets – 16 vols. & 14 vols.)REF 610.3 ENC

Diseases (8 vols.) REF 616.003 Dis

Alphabetically arranged articles present medical information on more than 400 diseases, discussing sources, symptoms, stages of the disease, and its likelihood of striking, treatments, prevention, and long-term effects.

The Respiratory System — 612.2 GOL

The Digestive and Excretory Systems — 612.3 GOL

The Musculoskeletal System and the Skin — 612.7 GOL

Asthma — 616.2 LEN

There are many other books that contain information on your disease. However, you do have to find and read them.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS FOR YOU TO KNOW – 600s

600s – Applied Science

The Dewey Decimal range you should know is 610 to 616. There are a few other books that do have some information in them that are outside of that range. For example, For All to See: a Teen’s Guide to Healthy Skin, is found at the Dewey call number of 646.726 SIM; it has a chapter on melanoma (skin cancer).

WINTER OLYMPICS PATHFINDER

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Online Databases

http://www.countryreports.org Check your pathfinder for your username and password. Use this resource to find information on your country.

Gale database – Student Resource Center Junior — Check with Mr. Barnett for the login information.
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/fres89581

WEBSITES

1. http://www.olympic.org/uk/sports/index_uk.asp. This UK site of the Olympic Movement offers some good information on the sports and events, but requires the user to make multiple clicks to get to the information.
2. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/winter_sports/

winter_olympics/sport_guides/default.stm. The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) website. News and explanations of all events from a British perspective.


3. http://www.torino2006.org/ENG/OlympicGames/

sport_ed_atleti/sport_ed_atleti.html Official Turin website. Scroll down and click on a specific sport then click on “rules” to find out more.


4. http://www.olympic-usa.org/ This site gives news and information about the sports and athletes from an American point of view. Click on the drop down menu to find your sport. Clicking on your sport will take you to the “official” site for that sport.


5. http://www.infoplease.com/spot/winter-olympics.html. Scroll down or click on the drop down menu to find your sport. Also, enter the name of your sport or country in the search box to bring up other articles on your sport or country.


6. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/

longterm/olympics1998/sport.htm. Done for the 1998 games, this site still offers good explanations on the sports. After clicking on your sport, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “everything you need to know about”

7. https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html Use this site to find country information. Click on the drop down menu to find your country.

Olympic Ring & Torch/Flame

http://www.olympic.org/uk/utilities/faq_detail_uk.asp?rdo_cat=10_39_0

Olympic Creed and Motto: http://www.mapsofworld.com/olympic-trivia/olympic-motto.html

How to cite the resources that you used — Works Cited Page (bibliographic info).


http://www.oslis.org/MLACitations/secondary/index.php This site helps students put information in the correct order.

BOOKS

The World Book Encyclopedia. REF 030 WOR (Location: General Collection, 5th shelf — 14 sets available)


Sports: the complete visual reference REF 796.022 FOR (Location: Reference Room). Text, pictures, and photographs explain the history, rules, strategies, and equipment for 127 sports. (3 copies available)

The everything you want to know about sports encyclopedia REF 796.03 EVE (Location: Reference Room). A fact-filled encyclopedia loaded with answers to sports questions. (1 copy available)


Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures (9 volumes) REF 306.03 JUN (Location: Reference Room). Information arranged by country then by culture – subheadings include “sports” and “recreation”

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (9 volumes) REF 910.3 JUN. Organized in ABC order by country name – subheadings include GOVERNMENT, ECONOMY, INDUSTRY.

The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics 796.98 WAL. Facts and statistics of the Winter Olympics (1924-2002).


Chronicle of the Olympics 796.48 CHR. A photographic chronicle of the Olympics, presenting highlights from each of the summer and winter games, from the first Olympiad in Athens in 1896 through the Atlanta games in 1996, with a look at what’s in store for the 1998 Nagano event. (1 copy available)


Olympic games. 796.48 OXL. Surveys the history and traditions of the Olympics, highlighting memorable events from ancient Greece to present day. (3 copies available)

A Basic Guide to BOBSLEDDING. 796.9 BAS

A Basic Guide to ICE HOCKY. 796.962 BAS

A Basic Guide to SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING. 796. 93 BAS

A Basic Guide to SPEED SKATING. 796.91 BAS

A Basic Guide to FIGURE SKATING. 796.91 BAS

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