Health Annotated Bibliography by Cecilia Delozier

Physical Activity

ceilkdelozier — 2024-09-18 03:10:23 UTC

The article on childhood obesity from U.S. News explains how increasing physical activity in the classroom can help reduce childhood obesity. The article suggests that small changes, like adding quick exercise breaks and active lessons, can manage student's obesity and improve their overall health. This article is useful for teaching health in elementary schools because it offers quick, engaging ways to add physical activity to classroom routines, helping students develop better health habits. It is crucial for teachers to know about this topic because when they are adding adding physical activity into their classrooms, they are not only improving their students overall health, but they are benefiting their education.

HealthDay. (2024, February 27). One way to reduce child obesity: Get kids moving more in class. https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-02-27/one-way-to-reduce-child-obesity-get-kids-moving-more-in-class

Trauma

ceilkdelozier — 2024-09-19 23:39:32 UTC

The article on childhood trauma from Penn State Health explains how childhood trauma can have long-lasting impacts on both physical and mental health, leading to issues like substance use and chronic diseases. The article stresses the need to recognize signs of trauma in children and create supportive spaces that encourage healing and resilience. This information is important for teaching health to elementary students because understanding trauma helps teachers create a positive classroom environment. It is necessary for teachers to understand this topic to support children who are affected by trauma, and to help them develop coping skills, which is essential for their overall health and success.

Penn State Health. (2023, October 25). How childhood trauma can affect health for a lifetime. https://pennstatehealthnews.org/2023/10/how-childhood-trauma-can-affect-health-for-a-lifetime/

Death/Grief/Loss

ceilkdelozier — 2024-09-24 01:11:43 UTC

The article on grief from the Child Mind Institute discusses how children experience grief in many different ways, often alternating between emotional distress and normal activities. The article suggests that caregivers should offer clear, age-appropriate explanations about death and provide opportunities for creative emotional expression. This article is useful for teaching health in elementary schools because it helps teachers introduce coping strategies when discussing this topic. It is necessary for teachers to know how to support students who are grieving to foster an emotionally safe and nurturing classroom.

Rachel Ehmke (2023, October 30). Helping children deal with grief. https://childmind.org/article/helping-children-deal-grief/

Mental and Emotional Health

ceilkdelozier — 2024-09-24 01:36:09 UTC

The article on bullying from CNN Health explains the worldwide issue of bullying in U.S. schools, which is affecting 1 in 5 students. The article emphasizes the importance of involving parents, educators, and students in anti-bullying efforts, including teaching children coping skills and encouraging them to report incidents. This information is beneficial when teaching health to students by teaching them about empathy, emotional regulation, and the effects of bullying, both online and offline. It is necessary for teachers to understand the issues of this topic to create a safe learning environment where students feel supported and are motivated to prevent or address bullying.

Michelle Icard, CNN (2023, January 16). Stopping bullying in schools: What parents can do to help victims and stop bullies. https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/16/health/stopping-bullying-in-schools-wellness/index.html

Preventing Tobacco Use

ceilkdelozier — 2024-09-24 19:07:57 UTC

The article on youth vaping from the CDC explains that youth vape for various reasons, including nicotine, curiosity, flavors, and social influences. The article highlights the health risks that are associated with vaping, such as nicotine addictions and exposure to harmful substances. This article is useful for teaching health in elementary schools because the information can be used to teach children about the dangers of vaping and the importance of making healthy choices. It is essential for teachers to know about this topic to effectively educate and protect their students from potential health risks related to vaping.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, May 15) Why youth vape. https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/why-youth-vape.html

Intentional Injury and Violence

ceilkdelozier — 2024-09-24 19:23:44 UTC

The article on child abuse and neglect from the CDC highlights how common both these issues are and their potential to cause lasting physical, emotional, and psychological damage. The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing different forms of abuse, which include physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, along with neglect. This article is useful for teaching health in elementary schools because it provides useful information to teach children about personal safety, recognizing unsafe situations, and seeking help from trusted adults. It is necessary for teachers to know about this topic to identify signs of abuse and neglect with their students, while also providing a safe and supportive environment for them.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, May 16). About child abuse and neglect. https://www.cdc.gov/child-abuse-neglect/about/index.html

Personal Health and Wellness

ceilkdelozier — 2024-09-25 01:49:39 UTC

The article on sun safety from the CDC provides guidelines for school programs to prevent skin cancer by promoting sun safety practices among students. The article discusses the importance of educating students about the risks of UV exposure and encouraging protective measures such as wearing sunscreen, hats, and protective clothing. This information is important when teaching health to elementary students by teaching them about the importance of sun safety and how to protect their skin from harmful UV rays. It is crucial for teachers to know about this topic to help reduce the risk of skin cancer in their students and promote lifelong sun safety habits.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, July 1). Guidelines for school programs to prevent skin cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/php/guidelines-for-school-programs/index.html

Safety and Preventing Unintentional Injury

ceilkdelozier — 2024-09-25 02:13:40 UTC

The article on concussions from Harvard Health Publishing explains that concussions are one of the most common brain injuries, and about two million children every year are affected by concussions. The article mentioned how concussions in children can result from various activities like a forceful push from behind, or from a collision when playing sports, while also emphasizing the the importance of recognizing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and confusion. This information is important when teaching health to elementary students by teaching children about the importance of safety during physical activities and how to recognize and report concussion symptoms. It is crucial for teachers to know about this topic to ensure the well-being of their students and to respond appropriately if they ever get a concussion.

Claire McCarthy (2024, April 12). Concussion in children: What to know and do.https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/concussion-in-children-what-to-know-and-do-202404123032