Developed to support school districts in helping senior high students analyze influences and make good choices, especially during homecoming, prom, and graduation, this program encourages students to think through their decisions. This program can be customized to focus on drug and alcohol abuse, distracted driving, and/or other risky behaviors.

Students will explore the five senses in this "sense-ational" program. Interactive activities will help students learn how the senses work, how they protect us and how we can protect them. S.T.E.M. Extension available for this program.

The CyberWise - High School program's main focus is responsible digital citizenship. This is taught through the "three C's" of being a good digital citizen which include appropriate: content, conduct, and contact. Students will be presented with information regarding cyberbullying and sexting. They will be presented with concepts that address that all digital activity is public and permanent and can have a lasting impact on a person's life. Finally, the principles of engaging positively, knowing one's online world, and choosing consciously are emphasized.

The CyberWise - Middle School program's main focus is responsible digital citizenship. This is taught through the "three C's" of being a good digital citizen which include appropriate: content, conduct, and contact. Students will be presented with information that highlights that all digital activity is public and permanent, and can have a lasting impact on a person's life. Finally, the principles of engaging positively, knowing one's online world, and choosing consciously are addressed.

CyberWise - Elementary School is a program designed to introduce students to the concept of digital citizenship. With an emphasis on the positives of using technology responsibly, this program focuses on the "three C's" of digital citizenship, (appropriate content, conduct and contact). Throughout the program, students are presented with information that addresses that digital activity is public and permanent and that everyone plays a personal role in becoming a good digital citizen.

In this program, students will be introduced to parts of the amazing human body, such as bones, muscles and organs. Through interactive activities students will learn about the importance of good nutrition, physical activity, rest and cleanliness.

Students will take an “inside” look at the human body: bones, muscles, and organs. Engaging activities will help students focus on the importance of good nutrition, physical activity, rest and cleanliness.

This program leads participants on a journey through the cells and systems of the body. Customize this program by choosing two of the following body systems: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Immune, Muscular, Nervous, Respiratory, or Skeletal. S.T.E.M. Extension available for this program.

A healthy smile goes a long way! Mighty Mouth is an oral health program designed to encourage proper hygiene habits among Upper Elementary/Middle School students. Through the use of models, displays and exhibits, participants will be reminded of the importance of healthy teeth along with a brief review of sets, types, and parts of teeth. Through demonstrations, participants will practice proper techniques for brushing, flossing and rinsing, along with a reminder to maintain dental visits twice a year and consideration for preventive/protective measures including healthy foods/drinks for teeth.

Smiles abound in this program that focuses on the importance of oral health. Interactive activities reinforce fun facts about teeth, proper brushing and flossing techniques, and healthy versus unhealthy foods and drinks for teeth. S.T.E.M. Extension available for this program.

In this program students will learn about proper oral care including brushing and flossing. Fun activities will relate healthy food and drink choices to oral health and help take the fear out of going to the dentist.

In this program students will be provided with factual information about the harmful effects of tobacco/vaping, alcohol and marijuana on the nervous and respiratory systems.

Clear the Air is a program focusing on the youth vaping epidemic. This program is designed to increase awareness of electronic nicotine delivery systems (E.N.D.S), their dangerous link to combustible cigarettes, and the harmful effects of nicotine on the body, especially the developing teen brain.

With a focus on the basic anatomy and healthy functions of the nervous and respiratory systems, Drugsmart is designed to teach students about the effects of tobacco/vaping products on these two systems. The role of peer pressure in risk-taking behaviors as well as refusal skills is also addressed.

Be Smart, Don't Start is a foundational substance abuse prevention program that focuses on the healthy function of major organs of the body, (such as the heart, lungs, and brain). With age-appropriate information and activities, this program is designed to teach students about the basic effects of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco products on the body. Emphasis is placed on healthy habits (like healthy nutrition, adequate physical activity, cleanliness, and proper rest) and healthy substances like (clean air, healthy food, ample water, and necessary/proper medication use).

Children and teenagers are faced with decisions related to their health every day, and as they get older the pressures they face about those decisions by their peers increases. In particular, substance abuse of high concern for this age group includes inhalant abuse (also known as huffing) and nicotine-related products. The main emphasis of Huffin' 'n' Puffin' is to highlight the healthy function of the nervous and respiratory systems as well as explain (in an age-appropriate manner) the dangerous effects of these substances on our body systems. Through engaging interactive participation and the use of multimedia, students are introduced to the importance of making informed decisions to remain drug-free throughout their lifetime.

Heroin: The Wakeup Call is designed to inform students about the heroin epidemic both locally and nationally. Students are introduced to factual information about the dangerous effects of heroin on the body and how the abuse of prescription pain medication can lead to heroin abuse.

Participants will discover important facts about the basic function of essential organs of the body. The impacts of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco/vaping on the organs are emphasized. S.T.E.M. Extension available for this program.

This program examines the harmful effects of substance abuse on the nervous and respiratory systems. Customize your visit by choosing two of the following substances: alcohol, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, inhalant abuse, marijuana, medicine abuse, methamphetamine, tobacco/vaping, or synthetic drugs.

This is a one-session program focusing on the adolescene stage of human development. Students will learn about the major events of puberty including social and emotional changes, and the natural physical changes of the body focusing on the human reproductive systems in an age-appropriate manner. The importance of healthy hygiene habits will also be emphasized in this program.

This is a two-session program focusing on the adolescence stage of human development. In Session 1, students will learn about the major events of puberty including growth spurts, body composition changes, organ system changes, voice changes, hair growth and emotional changes. The importance of healthy hygiene habits will also be emphasized. In Session 2, students will learn about the natural physical changes of the body focusing on the human reproductive system in an age-appropriate manner.

Program does not cover topic of human reproduction

With a focus on the childhood stage of human development, in this program students will discover learned behaviors important to overall health including an emphasis on the responsibility of hygiene and cleanliness habits. Other program topics include genes as a unit of heredity and basic dominant versus recessive traits.

In this innovative program, participants learn how to make healthy lifestyle choices. Topics include nutritional needs, the importance of reducing the risk for heart disease and other chronic conditions, as well as stress management.

The Fueling My Special Body program focuses on the body's need for food, understanding the parts and function of the digestive system, identifying foods in the 5 food groups of MyPlate.gov, and a brief introduction to the importance of the 6 essential nutrients found within the foods/drinks we consume. An emphasis is placed on consuming a variety of healthy foods/drinks and the importance of moderation of unhealthy foods/drinks.

In Fuel for Thought, students will explore healthy food and drink choices by investigating the "who, what, when, where, why, and how" of good nutrition. This program begins with a review of the digestive system and the five food groups of MyPlate.gov, and then highlights the six essential nutrients and their importance in the body.

We live in an "Eating on the Run" society, and it is important for everyone (especially teenagers with busy lives) to assess for themselves how much they consume "Food Away From Home" (FAFH) and the extent to which it impacts their overall health. Students will be presented with basic information on nutritional and dietary guidelines, specifically for teenagers. An emphasis will be placed on making quick/healthy choices and portion control with FAFH.

It is not uncommon for people to be shocked by the amount of sugar in a variety of food and drink items. The Sugar Shockers - Students program is designed for older adolescent (high school) students to help them understand the importance of limiting added sugar intake. Students will be made aware of the different types of sugar, other names for sugar on nutrition fact labels, and daily recommendations for added sugar intake. Focus will be placed on ways to reduce sugar intake and the possible health risks associated with excessive intake.

The Healthy Hearts program explores how the body benefits from physical activity. Students can gain insight into how exercise strengthens the heart, lungs, bones, muscles and other body systems. Through active participation, learn about the components of physical fitness. Be ready to move; physical activity is a part of this program!

The Nourish to Flourish program is geared towards middle school students who are becoming more autonomous with their food/drink choices. Students will learn about factors that influence their nutritional choices including an emphasis on body image. A brief discussion on mental health issues, like eating disorders is covered. Focus is placed on fat as an essential nutrient and the role it plays in the human body. Students will be introduced to dietary guidelines that can be used for a balanced approach to optimal health and wellness.

This program designed for teens utilizes media, music, and class discussion to raise awareness about different types of aggression and bullying. With a focus on respect, character, and empathy, other topics include sexting, cyber bullying, the skills needed to break the cycle of bullying as well as how to rise above difficult social situations.

Swimming with the Sharks - Students focuses on the importance of healthy communication and social interactions, with an emphasis on assertive communication. Students are introduced to the importance of respect through both verbal and non-verbal communication. Students will assess their communication styles to determine their likeliness for demonstrating an assertive communication style as well as the possibility to develop an understanding of the differences in aggressive/passive/passive-aggressive styles. Emphasis is placed on the difficulties with communication including personal perception and challenging emotions. Tips for healthy and assertive communication and social interactions will be addressed.

The Dating Game is an important social health program for teenagers that explores dating relationships. By providing insightful information about the characteristics of healthy versus unhealthy relationships, valuable information is shared that can be related to relationships in ones life, despite whether or not an individual is actively choosing to date or not. Red flags (always unacceptable and/or unsafe behaviors) to look out for in relationships are emphasized as well as the different types of partner violence.

Mind Matters is an important program for students who are beginning to become more aware and in control of their emotions. This program focuses on what emotions actually are, how they are unique to each individual person in their unique situation, and how they can be used to help navigate social situations to have the most positive outcomes possible. Emphasis will be placed on the four steps to emotional intelligence including self awareness, social awareness, self management, and relationship management.

True Colors: You Make a Difference is a fun program that not only educates students on the four basic personality types as "the colors" (gold, green, blue, and orange), but also emphasizes the importance of learning about oneself, accepting differences among others, and learning to work together with others, in response to various personality characteristics. Students are introduced the importance of respectful communication even with difficult emotions like anger, and the importance of empathy, to assist in controlling difficult emotions and properly resolving conflict.

The True Colors: I'm Special program is just that - special! Students can gain better understanding of the differences in oneself and others as being valuable because they make each personal unique and special. This program highlights the importance of respecting oneself and others with regard to personal differences and various emotions. Emphasis is placed on self-esteem and identifying ways to build self-esteem within ourselves (and others) to promote resiliency and for overall wellness.

Bullying hurts everyone involved, and the Bullying Hurts program is designed to help students understand that bullying behaviors are those done specifically, intentionally, and repeatedly to be hurtful to others. Students will be introduced to the difference between things done accidentally and intentionally (not everything is bullying) as well as the difference between healthy conflict and unhealthy/unacceptable violence. Each type of bullying (physical, verbal, social, and cyber) is discussed and proper techniques to handle negative effects of bullying, like stress, are emphasized. Students will be introduced to appropriate ways to prevent and/or respond to bullying situations (specifically resilience) in various roles in a bullying scenario (target, bystander/upstander, bully).

Clean to the Core is a program designed to focus on the topic of personal hygiene. Students are introduced to proper cleanliness practices and how they can help to maintain overall health and reduce, or even prevent, illness. Through interactive activities and fun experiments, this program will help students understand the importance and benefits of good personal hygiene to overall health and wellness, especially during adolescence. Students can gain awareness of various skills necessary to enhance personal hygiene practices, including taking care of skin, face, and hair. Proper handwashing is addressed, and well as cleanliness habits in both public places and within the home.

The Driven 2 Distraction program is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Topics include types of distractions, distracted driving laws, and tips to reduce distractions. Students are addressed as future drivers, current drivers, and/or vehicle passengers.

In a non-threatening, open, and engaging way the Yell & Tell program teaches early learners about issues involving body autonomy, ownership, and rights. Topics include personal boundaries, trusting instincts, and body safety rules regarding situations of potential abuse of body rights.

The AIDS & The Immune System program addresses the intricacies of the amazing immune system. Topics include the function of white blood cells, a healthy immune response to pathogens, and the immune response when HIV is present in the body. The transmission of HIV and AIDS are discussed with an emphasis on prevention.

Students will learn about how their bodies and senses help to keep them safe. Through interactive activities on safety, like fire safety and emergencies, this program is designed to increase awareness of age-appropriate safety rules, both inside and outside of the home, and their importance to maintaining a healthy body.

The focus of this program is on different types of germs, how germs are transmitted, and how our bodies fight against germs. Learning proper hand-washing techniques will motivate students to have good personal hygiene.

This program highlights the healthy immune system and the changes that occur when the immune system is exposed to the HIV virus. The myths and concerns participants may have about HIV/AIDS are addressed. Students learn the ways in which HIV is transmitted with a strong emphasis on prevention.

The Suspending Stress - Students program is designed to help students better understand that stress is not meant to be eliminated but simply better managed. Students gain better understanding of the true meaning of stress including the differences between distress and eustress as well as acute versus chronic. Focus will be placed on identifying personal perceptions, stressors, and reactions. Elements of effective stress management will be highlighted.

Breaking the Silence - High School aims to increase awareness about mental health by sharing factual information to help minimize the stigmas that surround this topic. Students can gain insight into the prevalence and basic signs and symptoms of common mental illnesses including depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

The Breaking the Silence - Middle School program is designed to increase awareness about the importance of mental health. Emphasis is placed on combating stigma with facts and replacing stigma with compassion. Students can gain insight into the prevalence and basic signs and symptoms of common mental illnesses, including anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, and depression.

The Breaking the Silence - Elementary School program is designed to increase awareness about the importance of mental health. Emphasis is placed on combating stigma with facts and replacing stigma with compassion. Students can gain insight into the prevalence and basic signs and symptoms of common mental illnesses, including anxiety disorders, such as phobias, and depression.

"Dynamic forensic-based program designed to enhance the knowledge of human body systems. Students will utilize crime scene investigative techniques to solve mysteries designed by our educators. Each individual program focuses on specific body systems, along with instructor-guided hands-on activities that all lead to "Whodunit".

Study bone remains found at the Byrnes Health Education Center. Read all about the possible victims, and measure and analyze the clues to solve the mystery. Just who is it and how did they wind up at the Byrnes Health Education Center?

"Dynamic forensic-based program designed to enhance the knowledge of human body systems. Students will utilize crime scene investigative techniques to solve mysteries designed by our educators. Each individual program focuses on specific body systems, along with instructor-guided hands-on activities that all lead to "Whodunit".

Help solve a cold case using evidence and new techniques. Learn about DNA and other tools used to identify the suspect and close this case once and for all.

"Dynamic forensic-based program designed to enhance the knowledge of human body systems. Students will utilize crime scene investigative techniques to solve mysteries designed by our educators. Each individual program focuses on specific body systems, along with instructor-guided hands-on activities that all lead to "Whodunit".

There has been a death, and foul play is suspected. Drugs were found at the scene. Could they have played a role? Where did they come from? Using investigative skills and analysis, the culprit is revealed.

"Dynamic forensic-based program designed to enhance the knowledge of human body systems. Students will utilize crime scene investigative techniques to solve mysteries designed by our educators. Each individual program focuses on specific body systems, along with instructor-guided hands-on activities that all lead to "Whodunit".

The criminal managed to escape, for now, but they left behind important evidence. Students will need to study fingerprints and a blood spattered t-shirt to help us bring this person to justice.

"Dynamic forensic-based program designed to enhance the knowledge of human body systems. Students will utilize crime scene investigative techniques to solve mysteries designed by our educators. Each individual program focuses on specific body systems, along with instructor-guided hands-on activities that all lead to "Whodunit".

There has been a break-in, and one suspect was captured but another got away. There was an eye witness and incriminating evidence was left on broken glass. Through interviews and analysis, the criminal will be identified.