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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Digestive System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the the major organs of the digestive system and the function of each. They name some of the problems of the digestive system covered in the video. Students are challenged to link each condition with the appropriate...
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Constipation and Impaction

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of constipation. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
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Article
Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs)

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of IBS. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment and more.
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Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: Are Your Bowels Moving?

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed, kid-friendly explanation of what happens when you move your bowels.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Abdominal Pain

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides information on stomach pain.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Constipation

For Students 9th - 10th
A general overview of constipation. This resource discusses what causes constipation, who gets constipation, and how it is treated.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com contains an article entitled, "Using vitamin and mineral supplements wisely". Focuses on the right balance of minerals and vitamins, but shows the benefits of whole foods as well.
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Magnesium Hydroxide

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on magnesium hydroxide when used as a dietary supplement. Content includes information on how to use it, some common side effects, precautions to follow, and more.
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Interactive
Inner Body

Innerbody: Digestive System

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a look inside the human body's digestive system. This site features diagrams of the digestive tract and each part is accompanied by labels and descriptions. Just select an organ by moving the mouse over its image.
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Handout
About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Constipation

For Students 9th - 10th
Features an overview on the digestive system disorder known as constipation. Learn what it is, the causes, and different methods of treatment.
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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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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Causes Constipation?

For Students 9th - 10th
Heba Shaheed takes us into the digestive system to find out what causes constipation.
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Website
Curated OER

Kids Health: Constipation Instruction Sheet

For Students 3rd - 8th
Guidelines regarding the symptons, treatment, and prevention of constipation.