Link: Behavior
Science of Healthy Behaviors, is a FREE online curriculum from the National Institutes of Health that introduces middle school students to the scientific study of behavior. Lessons focus on defining "behavior," what influences it, surveys, and behavioral specialists in healthcare settings. In role-playing activities as behavioral therapists, students investigate the influences and consequences of behaviors. They also learn how science provides evidence that can be used to understand and treat human disease.
Link: Mental Illness
Science of Mental Illness, is a FREE online curriculum from the National Institutes of Health that provides six lessons to students on understanding what mental illnesses are. PET images show changes in the brain and how treatment can change activity levels and restore functioning. Case studies and other activities explore differences among illnesses, risk factors, and treatment plan goals. Students develop a brochure to inform people about mental illness.
