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Food Detectives

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Food Detectives

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Food Detectives is a free, online game designed to educate players about the bacteria that lives on food. Players can learn how to properly cook and handle food so as to avoid ingesting any bacteria. This game was developed by New Mexico State University Media Productions.

The Great Flu

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The Great Flu

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“In an effort to further raise awareness, Dutch researchers have created a game that challenges players to control a new pandemic. The game begins with images of bedridden patients and graveyards from the 1918 Spanish flu. As the head of the fictitious "World Pandemic Control," players pick a flu strain, and then monitor that strain's spread around the world.”

Aspire

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Aspire

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Aspire is a free online resource designed to educate players, both smokers and non-smokers, about smoking cigarettes. After determining how players feel about smoking, the site displays a page of information and games about the risks and dangers of cigarette smoking.

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An interactive computer-animated system (spirogame) facilitates spirometry in preschool children

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Barker, M. ; Blau, H.; Heimann, G. ; Jellouschek, H. ; Vilozni, D.

Citation:

Vilozni, D., Barker, M., Jellouschek, H., Heimann, G., & Blau, H. (2001). An interactive computer-animated system (spirogame) facilitates spirometry in preschool children. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 164 (12), 2200-2205.

Snack Dash

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Snack Dash

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Snack Dash is an educational game by the School Food Trust designed to teach children about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. The goal of this free, online game is to collect healthy food items while racing around a course and avoiding enemies. Players must keep their energy levels up to finish the race.

Wally Bear and the NO! Gang

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Wally Bear and the NO! Gang

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Wally Bear and the NO! Gang is an educational game designed to teach and encourage children to say no to drugs and alcohol. The goal is for players to overcome obstacles and find Wally Bear’s friends for a party. At times, players come across characters trying to convince them to do drugs and join a gang but using the word “no” helps players escape those dangerous situations.

Spotlight on IV's

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Spotlight on IV's

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Spotlight on IV's is a quiz game that tests players’ knowledge of IV’s (intravenous). If a question is answered incorrectly, a virtual nurse comes to the rescue and informs players of the correct answer. Throughout the game, players can learn why an IV is important, how it feels to get one, and ways to make the procedure easier to experience. This is a free, online game developed by the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Wired With Wisdom

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Wired With Wisdom

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"Web Wise Kids understands how challenging it can be for adults to keep informed about online dangers and teen’s online activities. Our exclusive Wired With Wisdom® program has been specifically designed to be a user-friendly solution for busy parents. In addition, police officers and other professionals have recognized the value of the program and have utilized it to obtain valuable vocational safety training."