Curated OER
Special Senses
In this special senses worksheet, 9th graders briefly describe the structure of a taste bud and the pathway a signal takes to the brain. Then they list the five basic taste sensations and homeostatic values of taste. Students also...
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Glaucoma Word Search
In this health instructional activity, students find the words that are related to glaucoma and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Glaucoma
In this health worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the practice of optometry and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
National Institutes of Health
National Eye Institute: Health Information
This site provides a wealth of information regarding the human eye. Special focus is given to the diseases and disorders, ranging from age-related mascular degeneration to usher syndrome.
National Institutes of Health
National Eye Institute: Glaucoma What You Should Know
This site from the National Eye Institute offers a detailed fact sheet on glaucoma. Content addresses what glaucoma is, how the eye is damaged, how the disease develops, the various treatments available, and much more. Additional...
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Kids Health: What's Visual Impairment
What's it like for people who are visually impaired? How does it happen and what can be done? Be sure to read the whole article and click on the tabs to the right for more information.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Pressures in the Body
From a chapter on Fluid Statics in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter covers the different types of fluid pressures in the human body and how they are measured. Includes problems and exercises.
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Glaucoma Research Foundation
Home page of the Glaucoma Research Foundation - general information, research, treatment. Easily navigated site on many topics related to glaucoma.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Fluid Statics: Pressures in the Body
By the end of this section, you will be able to explain the concept of pressure in the human body; explain systolic and diastolic blood pressures; and describe pressures in the eye, lungs, spinal column, bladder, and skeletal system.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Glaucoma
Thorough overview of glaucoma provided for by Intelihealth. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.
PBS
Pbs: Percy Julian
Biography details the life and accomoplishments of African-American chemist. Entry includes brief summary of Julian's creation of synthetic cortisone.
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The Ny Glaucoma Research Institute
Research site with easily navigated links on research information, treatment and questions on glaucoma
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The Glaucoma Foundation: Homepage
This site from the Glaucoma Foundation is another great start page to find out about glaucoma and current advances in the field of treatment.
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Sight and Hearing Association: Health Issue of the Month: Glaucoma
This organization provides information about glaucoma.
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Sight and Hearing Association: Glaucoma
Read about glaucoma: how it develops, the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment.
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The Flow of the Aqueous Humor
A detailed diagram of where the aqueous fluid comes from and what its function is.
Other
All About vision.com: Eye Conditions and Diseases
Many articles with consumer information about lenses, eyewear, eye problems, and unique eye conditions. Vast content and many links to off-site information.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Engines of Our Ingenuity: Percy Julian
Brief profile of the life of African American chemist Percy Julian. Entry relates Julian's desire to achieve against the odds of early 20th century prejudice and discrimination.