Strive to Thrive!
Strive to Thrive Activity Handbooks, written directly to the young teen audience, allow for self-directed learning and discovery on important environmental health topics that teens confront in their daily lives. The handbooks are used by teachers to spice up the curriculum and by club sponsors who are looking for innovation ideas. Handbooks are designed to draw teens’ families and friends into discussions on these important topics. Each guide includes
- hands-on activities (use readily available materials)
- magazine article-style readings
- thought-provoking questions
- games and puzzles
 | Indoor pollution just comes from furnaces, right? Wrong. Tiny creatures, mold, and odorless gases are just a few of the many indoor pollutants you need to know about!
Learn about indoor environments and pollution with the Breathing Room! Indoor Pollution Activity Handbook.
- 5 challenges
- 71 pages
- Standard quantity discount will apply. 10% off unit price for 10-49 items of the same item and 15% off quantities of 50 or more of the same item. Call 866-4-FUN-SCI to receive quantity discount.
- Middle and high school grades
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 | A quick rinse under the faucet is almost as good as a wash with soap and water, right? Wrong. A quick rinse with water leaves lots of germs on your hands. Now fix some food for yourself and your friends and you’ve got a great recipe for passing disease around.
Learn about keeping hands hygienic with the Lather Up! Hand Washing Activity Handbook.
- 5 challenges
- 60 pages
- Standard quantity discount will apply. 10% off unit price for 10-49 items of the same item and 15% off quantities of 50 or more of the same item. Call 866-4-FUN-SCI to receive quantity discount.
- Middle and high school grades
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 | Applying sunscreen is annoying, so why bother? Anyway, people with darker skin shades don’t need to worry about the sun, right? Wrong! People with all skin shades can be harmed by UV radiation, and sunscreen is one good way to protect yourself.
Learn about keeping your skin healthy and safe with the More Than Skin Deep! Skin Health Activity Handbook.
- 7 challenges
- 93 pages
- Standard quantity discount will apply. 10% off unit price for 10-49 items of the same item and 15% off quantities of 50 or more of the same item. Call 866-4-FUN-SCI to receive quantity discount.
- Middle and high school grades
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 | Reading the small print on product labels isn’t that important, right? Wrong. Reading labels and following directions on household products can prevent serious accidents and even keep you alive.
Learn about household chemical safety with the Safe Not Sorry! Chemical Safety Activity Handbook.
- 4 challenges
- 50 pages
- Standard quantity discount will apply. 10% off unit price for 10-49 items of the same item and 15% off quantities of 50 or more of the same item. Call 866-4-FUN-SCI to receive quantity discount.
- Middle and high school grades
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 | Paying more for a famous name means the water must be healthier, or at least taste better, right? Wrong. All bottled water is required to be safe to drink. Some have more minerals. Others have bubbles. Which brands or types seem healthier or tastier is a matter of personal preference. Some people like their tap water best.
Learn about water—from the bottle and tap—with the Wet Your Whistle! Drinking Water Activity Handbook.
- 3 challenges
- 72 pages
- Standard quantity discount will apply. 10% off unit price for 10-49 items of the same item and 15% off quantities of 50 or more of the same item. Call 866-4-FUN-SCI to receive quantity discount.
- Middle and high school grades
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