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  Do BlueKids.org's e-learning programs meet national standards?
  How much does a BlueKids.org e-learning program cost?
  What e-learning programs are available?
  What is CHEC?
  Which grade levels are appropriate for BlueKids.org e-learning programs?
  Who developed the e-learning program curriculum?
  How do I get a free preview of a BlueKids.org e-learning program?



Do BlueKids.org's e-learning programs meet national standards?
BlueKids.org's e-learning programs meet and exceed national standards for using technology in the classroom, including No Child Left Behind e-learning requirements. They also align with national health and science standards.
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How much does a BlueKids.org e-learning program cost?

To help defray the costs associated with the development and administration of its e-learning programs, CHEC offers affordable pricing options. An e-Learning Consultant can share this information with you.  Click here to send an e-mail to an e-Learning Consultant or call (866) 228-5670.
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What BlueKids.org e-learning programs are available?
CHEC currently offers the following BlueKids.org e-learning programs:

Grades K5 to 3

  • Mission: Health - This fun, easy-to-implement program focuses on obesity prevention through nutrition and physical activity. The program consists of six, 10 minute lessons on topics such as the food and activity pyramids, physical activity, go and whoa foods and goal-setting. Its flexible design allows for student-centered, teacher-led instruction or individual student use if appropriate.

Grades 4 and 5

  • Act Now! - Act Now!, an interactive, game-based program for 4th and 5th graders(formerly known as Bullyfree Basics), developed in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, teaches students how to recognize bullying, what to do when bullying takes place and how to deal with bullying situations. An online staff development program is included for school and community that provides a step-by-step process for creating a bully-free school.
  • Destination Respiration - Developed for fourth and fifth graders, Destination Respiration teaches the anatomy of the respiratory system, keeping the respiratory system healthy and safe and preventing damage to the lungs.
  • Drug Defense - This course helps fourth and fifth grade students understand the basics of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and what it means to abuse these drugs.
  • Energy Extreme - Developed for fourth and fifth graders, Energy Extreme covers six body systems, nutrition (including the new food pyramid) and body needs (exercise, rest and water).

Grade 6

  • It's UR Choice - In this program designed specifically for sixth grade, students not only learn the basics of the seven types of drugs, but also how to make smart choices when faced with the pressures and risks of using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Grade 6, 7 and 8

  • Act Now! - Reduce bullying in your school while creating a climate of understanding, respect, compassion and acceptance. Act Now! for students in grades 6, 7 and 8, addresses physical, verbal, emotional and cyber bullying, and sexual harassment, through interactive role-playing, video segments and engaging educational games.
  • 4 UR Health - Developed for sixth through eighth graders, 4 UR Health helps students learn about eating right, staying fit and feeling good about their bodies. The program covers three wellness topics: nutrition, physical activity and body image.
  • It's up 2U (Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Prevention) - This game-based course is developed for sixth through eighth grades. Your students will explore the effects of marijuana, tobacco, alcohol, inhalants, over-the-counter and prescription drugs. They'll also see the consequences of using these substances.
  • The Real U - This course helps students in grades six through eight learn how to manage their moods, regulate emotions and relieve stress and anger. With the help of Lola, Wes the science expert, and Dr. D, master of emotions, students discover how their bodies generate their feelings and how those feelings, together with their thoughts and actions, cause their moods.
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What is CHEC?
CHEC offers resources and programs for children, parents, teachers and caregivers to help keep kids and teens healthy and safe. High-energy programs combine cutting-edge technology, engaging models and hands-on learning for a dynamic, group-based educational experience.

CHEC is a member of Children's Hospital and Health System.
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Which grade levels are appropriate for BlueKids.org e-learning programs?
Current BlueKids.org e-learning programs are tailored to meet the needs of students in grades 4 through 8. Programs are in development to serve an even wider range of grade levels.
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Who developed the e-learning program curriculum?
CHEC full-time health educators worked in consultation with doctors and nutritionists at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, one of the nation's leading pediatric facilities, to develop BlueKids.org e-learning programs.
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How do I get a free preview of a BlueKids.org e-learning program?
Visit the Preview Page!
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