What to know
Are you in middle school or high school? You are in the right place! Check out the comic books, graphic novels, apps, and activities we have for you. Expand your world by learning about public health!
Camps and In-Person Experiences
CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp
Become immersed in a team of disease detectives in this STEM Day camp! Learn about environmental health, disease surveillance, epidemiology, and health communication. Learn more about CDC Museum Disease Detective Camp.
NCHS Data Detectives Camp
This summer STEM camp features fun activities and projects for 6th and 7th graders. Learn to think like a data detective! Learn more about NCHS Data Detectives Camp.
Student Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteer opportunities at CDC? You may be eligible for a volunteer position through the Student Work Experience Program at CDC. Learn more about Student Worksite Experience Program.
Comics and Graphic Novels
Ask a Scientist Comic Series
Check out this comic series! Learn how the body fights disease, how people become infected with germs, and how to prevent noise induced hearing loss. Learn more about Ask a Scientist Comic Series.
Junior Disease Detectives: Operation Outbreak Graphic Novel
This graphic novel brings out the adventure in STEM! Learn more about Junior Disease Detectives: Operation Outbreak Graphic Novel.
Games and Apps
BAM! Dining Decisions App
This free nutrition game teaches kids about healthy foods. Learn more about BAM! Dining Decisions App.
Solve the Outbreak App
This challenging STEM game lets you travel the world chasing outbreaks—like the ones real-life CDC Disease Detectives help fight. Learn more about Solve the Outbreak App.
CDC Health IQ App
Test your Health IQ with this free trivia app by downloading to your mobile device. Learn more about CDC Health IQ App.
Independent Learning Activities
Public Health Academy Online Camp
This free online STEM course is for high school students going into their junior or senior years. Sample topics include epidemiology, laboratory science, global health, and health communication. Students must immerse in course material and complete assignments on time. Learn more about CDC Museum Public Health Academy Online Summer Course.
Public Health Activities
Learn about public health issues like food safety and environmental hazards. Practice using the scientific method, engineering design process, and how to communicate about public health findings. The STEM Lessons offer inquiry-based, hands-on activities for team or independent work. Learn more about CDC Museum Public Health Academy STEM Lessons.
Teen Newsletter
Each month, the Teen Newsletter covers different public health topics. Learn more about CDC Museum Public Health Academy Teen Newsletter.
Modules that Tell the Story of CDC
Learn about the roots of American public health. Discover examples of CDC's work from its beginning to the present day. Learn more about CDC Museum The Story of CDC Enrichment Modules.
Modules that Reveal the Hidden History of the CDC Museum
Discover the stories behind the historic objects at the CDC Museum. Learn why they are valuable to CDC's history, and how they came to be a part of the collection. Learn more about CDC Museum Hidden History Enrichment Modules.