This section of the CDC's website provides information on how to improve the quality of life of individuals of all ages, and prevent early loss of life through preventable illnesses and diseases that are not infectious. Increasing the quality of life by addressing or avoiding these environmental issues is the goal of this section of the site. This section of the site is geared mostly toward our aging population, persons with disabilities, and young children.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
Reference material for course assignments
Homework
In class discussion
Self-paced learning
Technical Requirements:
Internet and web browser are required
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The learner will
Describe a national program to maintain and improve the health of the American people by promoting a healthy environment
Identify a national program with a focus on preventing premature death and avoidable illness and disability caused by non-infectious, non-occupational environmental and related factors.
Target Student Population:
High School students
College students
University students
Professional
Graduate school students
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Some prerequisite knowledge about environmental health is helpful but not required. Basic health terminology and knowledge of health concerns is helpful.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The CDC National Center for Environmental Health website is easy to navigate and highly credible.
There is a wealth of information at this website.
It is an outstanding reference!
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The CDC National Center for Environmental Health would be easily integrated into a course assignment.
Once entering a specific topic on the A through Z list is found.
The website is quite comprehensive!
Concerns:
It could be improved by including more interactive activities.
Under carbon monoxide, read through the Program in Brief page and there are some fantastic videos and interactive activities. More of these interactive activities throughout the site for all the topics would make it even better!
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The concepts on the CDC National Center for Environmental Health website are visually appealing and easy to learn.
The accessibility link to the policy and to report any concerns is located on the website.
Images include word descriptions.
The software is easy to navigate and in working order.
Creative Commons:
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