WebQuest: Federal Agencies30 points
In addition to the international agencies, national governments also maintain health related agencies. Their goals may be similar to those of international agencies, but their services will vary. To start, explore the Department of Health and Human Services and National Institute for Health websites, and complete the following WebQuest.
Task:
Download the worksheet for the WebQuest: Federal Agencies assignment.
For each question on the worksheet, identify the agency and the website that has the information, and summarize the goal of the agency you listed. See if you can identify the website on your own, but you can also check your answers by clicking on the 'HINT' buttons below.
- What is the HHS budget for this year?
HINT: - What are the responsibilities of the National Institute of Health?
HINT: - Where would you go to find out more about West Nile Virus?
HINT: - List responsibilities of the CDC.
HINT: - What information on teen issues is available? Name the topics and the sites.
HINT: - What site can assist you in decisions about health insurance?
HINT: - What website will tell you the side effects of a prescription drug?
HINT: - What agency can you go to for information on treatment of cancer?
HINT:
Submit your completed WebQuest to the WebQuest: Federal Agencies assignment link for grading.
You will be graded on the following: one point for naming the agency correctly and answering the question, and one point for listing the mission statement or goal of the agency.
