Creator: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | visit site
Grade Range: K - 6
BAM takes the notion of "fitness made simple" to a new level while making fitness, safety, and disease prevention engaging for kids. The Centers for Disease Control provides a wealth of colorful, visual, and interactive resources for children looking to maintain healthy, fit lifestyles. Sharing information on diseases, food, nutrition, physical activity, safety, and the changing body and mind through children’s lingo, articles, and interactives. Access all interactives through the left-hand navigational menu, making it easy for kids to find information. A prominent search box in the upper right-hand corner returns links to articles in the whole CDC site, not just BAM. A teachers’ corner provides ideas for integrating these activities into the classroom. <b>Because of some of the mature or disturbing nature of the information, e.g. deadly diseases, be sure to preview materials.</b>
In the Classroom
BAM is packed with interesting content and engaging activities. Use BAM with the whole class to teach a particular health or science topic using an interactive whiteboard or projector. Small groups and individual students can browse through the sections and play the interactives. Assign specific areas for students to complete at school or home as part of blended or flipped classrooms. Many downloadable handouts are available for classrooms with limited tech.
At Home
BAM is a terrific tool to explore with your son or daughter. Many issues that are critical to growing bodies and minds, but may be difficult to discuss, are covered in this engaging website. Have fun playing the games and interactive activities while talking about important health and safety information for kids.
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child development, bullying, diseases, human body, safety, nutrition, mental health, dental health,