Biology in Motion
Urine Concentration in 3 Easy Steps
The color, density, and smell of urine all relate to kidney function. Pupils observe the kidney controlling the concentration of water through three different steps. It mentions how each function might change the appearance and scent of...
Curated OER
Maintaining the Internal Environment
Explore homeostasis in animals with this all-encompassing worksheet. Advanced biology pupils consider a variety of mechanisms for maintaining internal conditions such as temperature and waste products. Eighteen short-answer questions...
Curated OER
Water Balance & Nitrogenous Waste Removal
Examine the structures of the kidney and then define the functions of the specialised structures. Every will find this powerpoint engaging, many of the images will present facts such as osmolarity of interstitial fluid and the...
Curated OER
Kidney Structure and Function: removing intracellular waste
Your class will learn all about the function of the kidney and how it operates in animals from different habitats. The methods of absorption, filtering and excretion are detailed and pupils will learn of the different...
Curated OER
Structure of the Nephron
In this nephron worksheet, students color the parts of the nephron and answer five questions about the structures and functions of the parts of the nephron.
Curated OER
Early Filtrate Functioning
In this biology worksheet, high schoolers look at the function of filtering in the nephron of the kidneys and the biochemistry is emphasized.
Biology Corner
Biology Corner: Anatomy: Urinary System: Structure of the Nephron
Students read text and color leach labeled part of the nephron in the human kidney to understand the structure and function of the kidney. This is a ready-to-use teacher resource for biology review.
University of Arizona
Kidneys and Metals Problem Set
Great learning exercises to check your understanding of the kidneys. Complete this problem set and if you miss an answer you are taken to a tutorial that is very useful. This is a good site to use for research as well as checking for...
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: The Execretory System and Nephrons
This resource provides general information about the human excretory system and kidneys, and a section only about nephrons. It includes several pictures, diagrams and explanations for understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Urinary System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this interactive tutorial students will explain how the urinary system filters blood and excretes wastes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Kidneys
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Why are your kidneys so important? Find out in this online tutorial. You will learn to describe the roles of the kidneys in homeostasis.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy and Physiology: Tubular Reabsorption
Lists specific transport mechanisms occurring in different parts of the nephron, including active transport, osmosis, facilitated diffusion, and passive electrochemical gradients.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Gross Anatomy of the Kidney
Students learn about the external structure of the kidney, including its location, support structures, and covering, as well as the major internal divisions and structures of the kidney.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney
Students learn about the renal structures that conduct the essential work of the kidneys and cannot be seen by the naked eye.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Your Kidneys Work?
After drinking a few glasses of water on a hot day, you might be struck with a sudden urge. Behind that feeling are two bean-shaped organs that work as fine-tuned internal sensors. This video describes how the incredible kidneys balance...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Urinary System
If you've ever wondered where urine comes from, this movie and activity guide has the answer! [5:14]
Curated OER
Kids Health: What Kids Need to Know About Kidneys
This is a kid friendly look at what the kidneys look like, where they are, and what they do. Shockwave is needed for viewing.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Kidneys and Urinary System Topics
This site provides articles about kidneys and kidney diseases, along with other topics about the kidneys and the urinary system from the National Library of Medicine. You can find everything you may need here, from statistics to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Urinary System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how the urinary system filters blood and excretes wastes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Urinary System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how the urinary system filters blood and excretes wastes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Urinary System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how the urinary system filters blood and excretes wastes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tubular Reabsorption Article
This is an article about tubular reabsorption including what it is; how reabsorption in the nephrons works; and reabsorption of sodium, nutrients, water, and other ions.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: How Do Kidneys Work?
Explains the parts and function of the kidneys and why they are important.