Curated OER
Fractures/ Chemistry In Action
In this science worksheet, students find the answers to the twelve questions focusing upon vocabulary and the concepts of breaking up substances.
Curated OER
Broken Bones
Students listen to a lecture on broken bones. They review the proper first aid techniques and practice setting splints on one another. They observe X-rays and animal bones.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Identifying Evidence for Volcanism in Waite Park Quarries
By looking on the diabase dikes, fractures, rock textures, and composition of the granite bedrock, young scholars in this field investigation will be looking for evidence of volcanism. This particular investigation was written for...
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.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Fractures and Bone Repair
This site provides a plethora of information regarding fractures and bone repair.
BBC
Bbc:test Your First Aid Skills
Find out how much you really know about using your first aid skills with this interactive program.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Fractures
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides great information on fractures, or broken bones. The information is very brief with links to shock, CPR and severe bleeding. Also lets you know what to do if there is an injury or a trauma.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Facts About Fractures and Broken Bones
What's the big deal about broken bones? This website tells what happens when a bone breaks and explains how you should take care of yourself, even after the cast comes off.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Skeletal System Problems and Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of skeletal system problems.
WebMD
Web Md: Fracture
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on fractures, giving the basics, symptoms, treatment and prevention. A picture/chart is provided along with good, factual information, making this a great site to check out on the...
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: The Facts About Broken Bones
What happens when you break a bone? Learn what the doctor will do and how long it takes to heal.
Other
St. John: First Aid Tips for Fractures
Taken from the pages of the "St. John First Aid Manual," this is a good resource for learning about fractures and their symptoms, and how to take care of them in an emergency situation. Provides definitions of "Closed fracture," "Open...
Other
St. John: First Aid Library
This resource provides information on allergic reactions, asthma, burns, diabetes, fractures and other conditions and emergency situations that require first aid.