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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Components of Blood

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Did you know that blood is a tissue? Blood is a fluid connective tissue that is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Learn more...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Protein Classification

For Students 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The structure and function of proteins.
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Lesson Plan
National Health Museum

Nhm: Restriction Maps to Cladograms Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan requires students to analyze DNA restriction maps to determine the differences in the sequence for several primates and humans. They then use the information to create a cladogram.
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Respiration and the Respiratory Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will cover the process of respiration and how gas is exchanged and transported throughout the body.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Oxygen Affinity of Hemoglobin

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a passage about the oxygen affinity of hemoglobin and answer the follow-up questions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: A Clinical Approach to Anemia: Solve the Case

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice for the MCAT with the following scenario: A homeless patient in the ER is found to have dry, cracked lips and symptoms of severe anemia. Bloodwork was done and the results are included. Review the results and answer the...
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Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Video: Oxygen Transport

For Students 9th - 10th
A video animation showing how oxygen is brought to the cells in the body. Follow the oxygen as it is taken in by the lungs as gas and then transformed into solution and carried by hemoglobin throughout the body. Also learn how oxygen...
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University of Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts: Rasmol & Chime

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Massachusetts links to downloadable freeware (Rasmol and CHIME) which are required to view 3-D images common on organic chemistry tutorials.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introduction to Proteins: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce what a protein is, and what its 6 functions are. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Introduction to Proteins."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Introduction to Proteins: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce what a protein is, and what its 6 functions are. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Introduction to Proteins."
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: A Body Basics Article: Blood

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides an article on blood and what it does. Contains specific information on red and white blood cells as well as platelets.
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Handout
Healthline Media

Medical News Today: Articles: Blood: What Is Anemia? What Causes Anemia?

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the most common disorder of the blood, anemia. Learn how anemia is detected, diagnosed, and treated.
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Other

Colloidal Minerals Iron

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides lots of information on iron such as a description, its importance, deficiency symptoms, diet recommendations, food sources, and toxicity.
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Red Blood Cells and Hemoglobin

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will examine the structure and function of red blood cells (i.e., erythrocytes), how new red blood cells are produced, and the role of hemoglobin in transporting oxygen.
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Curated OER

Harvard: An Overview of Hemoglobin

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief overview on Hemoglobin from Harvard Medical School, with suggested medical textbooks listed for more in depth information.