Outreach to K-12 Professionals
NN/LM MAR promotes the use and access to reliable health information by K-12 professionals in NY, NJ, PA and DE
Primary NN/LM MAR Contact: Lydia N. Collins / Consumer Health Coordinator / lydia@pitt.edu
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library and a component of the National Institutes of Health, produces a variety of web-based resources for use by K-12 health and science educators. Educators are welcome to review and use the modules or lesson plans, in whole or in-part, for their students’ interests, levels and academic goals. These resources are designed to engage students’ interest in and foster their analysis of a variety of health and science related topics using:
- instructional templates
- lesson plans
- resource lists
- and more
Whether you work in a K-12 School, Community or Faith-Based Organization providing after school programming, NLM provides resources to help enrich your curriculum/program. Join our free membership network to take advantage of all that we have to offer.
Members are eligible to take advantage of services that include:
- Free webinars and presentations
- In-person and online training on NLM Resources at in-services, with classes customized to meet the needs of your organization
- Opportunities to apply for funding for traveling exhibits
- Professional development
- Health outreach programs in your K-12 community
- Grant and proposal writing information
Selected Resources from the National Library of Medicine
These resources are good starting points for information on health and wellness topics for K-12 students. Many resources are available in both English and Spanish.
- NLM has a variety of online resources to supplement your teaching curriculum: NN/LM MAR Health & Science Educators LibGuide
