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Here is some information on the blue zones project that some of you may be interested in participating - I received this over email today:

"2009 Blue Zones Quest Fact Sheet



Program Name Blue Zones Quest



Description Dan Buettner leads the third of four annual expeditions to the world's longevity hotspots, called Blue Zones. Under the direction of an online student audience, the team unlocks the secrets of longevity and gives students a cross-cultural recipe of the world's best health and lifestyle practices.



Location Northern Aegean Sea. The island name will be announced in January, 2009.



Date April 20-May 1, 2009



Targeted Audience Students of all ages



Features Blue Zones Challenge, which teams students, parents and educators in a month-long program of healthy habits.

Blue Zones Legacy Project in which students interview long-lived “super seniors” and share information with scientists (optional)

Free Curriculum guide of activities for grades 4-8

Daily online delivery of dispatches, videos and photos

Educators Web section with online classroom resources

Evidence Tracker worksheet for tracking quest clues


Sponsors & Partners
Davisco Foods International, Inc.

National Geographic Society

National Institute on Aging

University of Minnesota School of Public Health"

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For those of you who teach health and wellness at the elementary level, this is a really cool website -- the "Scrub Club" teaches proper handwashing techniques. You can use hand sanitizers all you want, but the best way to prevent disease is still good old soap and water.

www.scrubclub.org/home.aspx - Preview

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