Designed for kids, this site contains written information, diagrams, links and games on a variety of health topics that are of interest to students. Over 500 kids were surveyed to find out what topics they would like on the website; all the Kids topics have been trialled by kids.
Structure and features
The Child and Family Health Service is a division of the Women's and Children's Health Network in South Australia.
For teachers
Teachers can guide students to use the resources in this site for any of the following tasks:
- complete an inquiry-based project on student interests
- research a particular topic
- write an information report
- complete a presentation.
Topics include:
- Your family
- Your body
- Your food
- Your health
- Your school
- Your feelings
- Your safety
- Nearly teens
- Simply for you
- Fun and games
For families and students
Students can use the site to explore and learn more about topics relating to kids health.
Explore the Parenting and Child Health section, which is written for parents.
Teacher notes
Strands
- Personal, social and community health
Focus areas
- relationships and sexuality
- mental health and wellbeing
- safety
- food and nutrition
- alcohol and other drugs
- health benefits of physical activity
Cross curriculum links
- The arts
- English
- Science
- Maths
