Download K-12 Resources created by the CEEH
The following resources are available for FREE download. Most were created as part of the Integrated Environmental Health Middle School Project (NIEHS #ES 10738). Although the project ended in 2007, a final report is available HERE that describes the project's process and outcomes, including results from both formative and summative evaluations. All materials created for the project continue to be available through the CEEH.
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The Environmental Health Fact File: LEAD is a collection of integrated lesson plans designed to introduce middle school students to the topic of lead and its effects on human health. This curriculum provides EALR aligned lesson plans to teachers in a variety of subjects. At least two lessons are provided for each subject. The lessons are designed to be stand alone units, allowing teachers to mix and match lessons and present them in any order. Resource materials are also included to help school librarians who are facilitating student research projects. This Fact File is also a valuable resource for school nurses, out of school programs, and parents. Portions of this curriculum are also available in SPANISH. Click HERE to download the Spanish language materials. |
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The Environmental Health Fact File: ASTHMA is a collection of integrated lesson plans designed to introduce middle school students to the topics of asthma and environmental health. This curriculum follows the same format as the Fact File on Lead described above. Portions of this curriculum are also available in SPANISH. Click HERE to download the Spanish language materials. |
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The Environmental Health Fact File: DIABETES is a collection of integrated lesson plans designed to introduce middle school students to the topics of diabetes and environmental health. This curriculum follows the same format as the Fact File on Lead described above, although the content is tailored to New Mexico, as it was developed by our partners at University of New Mexico for their use. Subject Areas: Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Math, and Health & Fitness Grade Level: 6 - 8 Click HERE to download full PDF. |
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The Health & Environment Activities Research Tool (HEART) is a collection of worksheets and resources that helps teachers engage their students in locally relevant environmental health research projects. These inquiry-based materials provide the A version of the HEART Manual tailored to New Mexico schools is also available. Click HERE to download this version. Portions of this curriculum are also available in SPANISH. Click HERE to download the Spanish language materials. |
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Introduction to Environmental Health PowerPoint Presentation. This presentation was designed to introduce the seven core concepts of environmental health (toxicity, dose/response, exposure, individual susceptibility, risks & benefits, environmental justice, and resources & action) in a simple, engaging way. The slide set can be used as is or modified to suit your needs. |
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Environmental Health Resources for Educators. This annotated list includes links and references for a broad range of curricula, publications, and web sites that can be useful for K-12 educators interested in infusing the topic into their teaching. Click HERE to download the PDF. |
Meeting Middle School Social Studies Classroom Based Assessments through the Lens of Environmental HealthWhat do the medicine chest of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, a bottle of wine from the ancient Roman Empire and the rising rates of childhood asthma have in common? By linking social studies with environmental health, you can engage your students in relevant and creative activities that prepare them for the middle school Social Studies Classroom Based Assessments (CBAs). Use the resources below to prepare your students for the middle school level Social Studies CBAs. Your students will find multiple research angles by examining environmental justice, mercury, and lead. |
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Constitutional Issues and Environmental Justice: For the middle school "Constitutional Issues" CBA, students are asked to take a position on an issue that considers both individual rights and the common good. Environmental Justice is a social movement that advocates for the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regarding the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. In this CBA, students explore how environmental justice relates to our nation’s constitutional principals and democratic ideals. |
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Why History? and the Quicksilver Question Web Module: For the middle school "Why History?" CBA, students are asked to develop a position on how the knowledge of history helps them understand a current issue by analyzing related historical events. By exploring multiple resources from the Quicksilver Question Web Module, students unravel the legacy of mercury use through history and develop an understanding of its impact on today’s human health. |
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Why History? and Looking at Lead’s Legacy: For the middle school "Why History?" CBA, students are asked to develop a position on how the knowledge of history helps them understand a current issue by analyzing related historical events. By exploring multiple resources from the Environmental Health Fact File: LEAD, students unravel the legacy of lead use through history and develop an understanding of its impact on today’s human health. |