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• The following materials were written by adult learners. Most are personal stories that contain personal opinions and ideas. These are not reliable sources of health information and should not be used as such. They are examples of projects that have been done in health and literacy classes, and can be used as project models, or simply to generate discussions among learners.

• E-Square

  This virtual town square has several store fronts leading to information about a variety of community and family issues. Click on the Health Center to find student writings and projects about health. Click on E2 for parenting information and more.
  http://www.alri.org/esquare/

• Email Projects

  This site contains several e-mail and web projects that allow students to share information and explore certain topics. Health-related projects include the Food Project with colorful pictures, the Home Remedies Project, and a Virtual Visit to a health services social worker.
  http://www.otan.us/webfarm/emailproject/email.htm

• How to Feel Good: Learning to Relax and Exercise

  Results of an ESOL class project exploring stress. Includes stories, pictures, facts and advice.
  http://www.alri.org/feelgood/feelgood.html

• My Life Story with Cancer

  One women's account of her experience with cervical cancer. Includes teachers' notes, vocabulary, and a Spanish version.
  http://www.worlded.org/us/health/docs/
  Mary/introduction.html
  

• What a Friend Can Do for You

  In this photonovel, written and photographed by a group of ESOL students, a Latina helps her friend learn about breast exams and mammograms. Web-published in Flash, this audiovisual file may take a few minutes to download. [If you have an older browser, download the Flash Player Plugin.]
  http://www.worlded.org/us/health/heal/friends/index.html

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