Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Stem-Cell-Based Therapies
Currently, stem cell therapies treat more than 80 diseases, and that number grows every year. Individuals learn about some of these therapies and where the stem cells come from. They then focus on the future of stem cell treatments and...
Give and Let Live
Blood and Transplant: Bone Marrow
What causes someone to need a bone marrow transplant? Fascinate your class with a activity on the intricate task of procuring bone marrow for patients suffering from illnesses like leukemia. The fourth and final installment in a series...
Teach Engineering
Skeletal System Overview
It is best to know all about the skeletons in the closet. The third segment in a five-part series focuses on bone structure, development and growth, and functions. Class members connect what they learn to their study of osteoporosis.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Leukemia?
Stem cells found in the bone marrow are crucial for our health because they are needed to become new blood cells that sustain and protect our bodies. But when the transformation goes wrong, harmful mutations can cause the cells to start...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: The Skeletal System
After studying this article, students will be able to identify the functions and structure of bones, types of bones, bone development, parts of bones, types of joints, and bone disorders.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: The Lymphatic System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Almost all of us have had a sore throat at some time. Maybe you had your tonsils out when you were younger? Why? Your tonsils are two lumps of tissue that work as...
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Big Story on Bones
This detailed article on bones provides a diagram of the skeletal system, advice to keep bones healthy, and links to further related information. User has option to view Shockwave or non-Shockwave version of this website.
Other
Psbc: Introduction to Hematology
This well-illustrated overview of blood biology examines the development and function of each of the different types of blood cells. Features include an assessment test.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Super People: Getting the Minerals Out
Explore the composition and physiology of bones, describe how humans lose bone mass and explain how this becomes a challenge for extended space flight. Compare and contrast the decalcifying properties of several liquids.
Other
Be the Match
Resource about the bone marrow donor program provides informaiton at marrow transplants for patients with aplastic anemia, leukemia, and other illnesses. You can learn about this program, how to help and find real life stories.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Skeletal System Functions
This site helps you understand the human skeletal system, a body system composed of bones and cartilage that performs critical functions for the human body.
Read Works
Read Works: Match Maker
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a young man who donated stem cells through a blood donation to help save the life of a cancer patient. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Cellular Respiration and Transport
The circulatory system transports substances between the exchange surface and cells. It delivers oxygen and glucose to the tissues for respiration, which is the release of energy to cells.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Lymphatic System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the role of the lymphatic system in the immune response.
Science Bob Pflugfelder
Science Bob: Body Zone: The Skeleton
An introduction to the function of the skeletal system, including blood cell production and the importance of calcium.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Body Basics: Bone
Illustration detail, with a cross section, of the inside of a bone.