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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What's the Big Deal With Gluten?

For Students 9th - 10th
If you've been to a restaurant in the last few years, you've likely seen the words gluten-free written somewhere on the menu. But what exactly is gluten, and why can't some people process it? And why does it only seem to be a problem...
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Celiac Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know what gluten is? People with celiac disease can't eat this protein, which is found in many everyday foods, such as bread. Discover the signs and symptoms, treatment, some gluten-free foods, and how you get it.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: How Does My Digestive System Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article serves an as introdution to the digestive system.
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Enfermedad Celiaca

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains what Celiac Disease is and how can it be treated. In Spanish.
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Handout
Other

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.