KidsHealth.org: Kids
Bibliographic
Information
Description
The main
page offered three options: one for parents, one for kids, and the last for
teens. For this
blog I will be reviewing the kid’s part of the website. Highlighted on the main
page were Learning to Loom, Kids Talk About Life, and How the Body Works. Recipes
as well as the question of the day. Today the question was “Why do feet stink?”
The side menu contained a total of fourteen categories ranging from feelings,
the body, and people places and things that help. Also included are a kid’s
dictionary of medical words and health problems of grown-ups. This website also
had some fantastic educational videos. Some of the videos were: Getting a Blood
Test, Getting a CAT Scan, and Getting a Strep Test, and Getting a Urine Test.
The website also features quizzes on topics like organization and games about
nutrition. Kidshealth.org also has some great experiments for kids to perform
like No Flavor Without Saliva. The website also has teacher’s guides for lesson
plans from pre-k through 12th grade. KidsHealth.org. is so chock full of
information, it would be impossible for me to list everything. However, I
would also like to point out that there is also great information about
bullying available.
Quantitative Reading Level
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 5
Flesch-Kincaid Reading Ease: 88
ATOS Level: 6.8
Qualitative Reading
Level
Purpose: Low. The purpose of the information is explicitly
stated.
Structure: Low. The organization is simple, there are
explicit connections between ideas and conforms to the conventions of the
genre. Graphics are simple and mostly
unnecessary for the text.
Language: Low. The language used is contemporary and
conversational. It is clear and explicit and easy-to-understand.
Knowledge Demands: Low. Requires only everyday practical knowledge.
Content Area
Health
Subject Area Tag
Health, Media Item
Content Area Standard
NYS Learning Standards for Health, Physical Education, and
Family and Consumer Sciences
Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness
Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to
establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and
maintain personal health.
Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment.
Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to
create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Standard 3: Resource Management.
Students will understand and be able to manage their
personal and community resources.
Curriculum
Suggestions
- Use in conjunction with all types of health lessons.
Links to Supporting
Digital Content
StopBullying.gov
Super Healthy Kids
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