BAM! Body and Mind. Teacher's Corner. Site Guide

Site Guide

Welcome to the BAM! Body and Mind Site Guide. Learn all about the features, games, and elements of this website that can be incorporated into classroom activities. Learn about BAM! Body and Mind by browsing our site descriptions or browse by health topics to find relevant content.

Browse Site Descriptions:

Check out Fit4Life for articles and features on eating healthy, staying active, and detailed activity cards on multiple activities.

•	Feel Like a misFit? Take this quiz to match up activities to your personality.
•	Get With the Plan Create your own personalized fitness and activity calendar!
•	Getting FITT, Looking Good, Feeling Fine! Quick tips on staying active and FITT.
•	Activity Cards All the info you need to know about fun activities! From how to play, gear you'll need, and Xperts like you!
•	Meeting the Challenge Check out how atheletes overcome physical challenges to make it to the top.
•	Fuel Up for Fun Great snack ideas to keep you fueled up for physical activity.
•	Power Packing Tips on how to pack your lunch to keep you fueled all day long.
•	Cool Treats Recipies for tasty snacks and treats.

Follow CDC Disease Detectives as they track down the sources of disease — from gross germs to bad habits ó and stop them from happening. Learn about outbreaks, what happens in those high-tech labs, and research that's way beyond science class.

•	Dr. Stephen Redd Meet Dr. Asthma and learn about his role at the CDC.
•	Staci Neff Meet the Vector Victor and learn about epidemiology.
•	Stalking SARS: CDC At Work Track SARS from the beginning in this interactive feature!

Check out Head Strong to understand the power of your mind and how it can make you feel. Also read advice on making the right decisions and staying cool or deciphering the messages you see on TV or in magazines.

•	Stress-O-Meter Quiz Take this quiz and get your personal stress profile.
•	Feelin' Frazzled? Totally Tense? Under Pressure? 10 tips to keep you cool, calm, and collected.

In Str8Talk you'll find answers to questions on peer pressure, relationships, smoking, and more...no questions asked.

•	The Bully Roundup Play this interactive board game to test your bully smarts.
•	Grind Your Mind Skateboard with Matt through this animated quiz on peer pressure!
•	BAM! Guide to Getting Along Read this guide to help solve your conflicts along with cool rules for anger.
•	The "I Heard" Hurdle Race Find out if what you heard is true or false. Answer correctly to win the race.
•	BAM! Scoop Don't let the rumors fool you. Here's the lowdown — spread the word!

Who's a Whiz Kid? Find out here, and learn what awesome things Whiz Kids are doing to have fun and keep their bodies and minds in tune. Voice your own opinions on issues big and small. And meet the BAM! bunch while you're there!

•	Meet The Xpert Check out what our activity experts have to say.
•	Braggin' Rights Share your stories with other kids. Post a message on the board.
•	*The BAM!* Bunch** Come and learn a little more about the guys and girls who will guide you through BAM!

Be a survivor no matter where you are and what you're doing. Check out Survival Skills to make sure you've got everything you need to protect yourself.

•	News You Can Use Tips to de-stressing and getting useful news.
•	Top 10 Tips for a Safety Savvy Workout Use these tips to super-charge your workout and get fit.
•	Play It Safe Learn how to stay safe while having fun.
•	Gear Up Choose an activity and find out what gear is necessary!
•	The Hard Facts About Helmets Information on proper use, comfort, coolness, and more...
•	Keeping Your Cool Find out how to beat the heat.
•	H²O Smarts Use these tips to get wet, make waves, and have a blast in the water.
•	Sun Proof Use this info to protect yourself against the sun.
•	The Buzz on Scuzz Lather. Rinse. Repeat. Learn the best handwashing techniques and why it's so important to wash your hands.
•	Lurking in the Locker Room C'mon into the interactive locker room to discover where bacteria and fungi may be hiding.
•	The Buzz-z-z-z on West Nile Virus Find out what you can do to protect yourself.
•	Tick Tactics Follow these strategies to stay safe from ticks.
•	KABAM! Comic Creator Help the BAM! Bunch through the day. Give the best advice and play the Comic Creator Game!
•	Got Butterflies? Find Out Why. Learn what short-term and long-term stress does to your body and how to cope with it through this interactive feature!

Browse Health Topics:

CDC

Interviews
- Meet the Disease Detective: Stacie Neff
- Meet the Disease Detective: Dr. Stephen Redd

Disabilities

Meeting the Challenge: U Can Do It 2

Diseases

Eating Right

Feelings

Stress

Physical Activity

Asthma
Disabilities and Being Physically Active
- Meeting the Challenge: U Can Do It 2
FITT
Fun Ways to Be Active
I Heard Hurdle Race
Keeping Your Cool
Physical Activity Plan
Safety
Top 10 Tips for a Safety Savvy Workout

Safety and Injury Prevention

Sun Protection

Sun Proof