TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Some People Go Bald?
What do Charles Darwin, Michael Jordan, and Yoda have in common? They, like many other historical and fictive individuals, are bald. Scientists have long pondered, why do some people lose their hair, and how can we bring it back? This...
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Skin Structure and Function
An interactive, self-paced lesson on the body's largest organ, the skin. Students learn information and watch descriptive animations to aid in understanding, answering review questions throughout the activity. A self-check quiz follows...
Other
The Internet Dermatology Society: Anatomy of the Skin
Despite the title of the page, this site explores the entire integumentary system, including skin, hair and nails. Content also includes the cutaneous sensory and cutaneous vascular systems, pigmentary system, sweat glands, sebaceous...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Layers of the Skin
Learn here about skin. Skin is made of multiple layers of cells and tissues, which are held to underlying structures by connective tissue.
Other
Nail Doctor: Fingernail Anatomy
A concise article explaining the different parts of the human fingernail.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Mammalia
For an overview of the anatomy and characteristics of mammals, visit this Animal Diversity Website. Discusses characteristics not found in other animals, the function of their hair, and their production of milk.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: What Are Fingernails Made Of?
Find out what fingernails are made of when Dr. Universe talks with her friend Professor Lisa Carloye from the biology department at WSU.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Nails
Your nails aren't just there to look pretty. Watch this video and participate in the accompanying activity guide to find out how nails grow and why you shouldn't bite them! [4:38]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Nails and Hair
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Along with the skin, the integumentary system includes the nails and hair. Both the skin and hair contain the tough protein, keratin. The keratin makes your nails...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.5 Nails and Hair
See how human nails and hair are important to the body.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Nails and Hair
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the structure and functions of the hair and nails.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Birds for Kids
Kids learn about birds and their habitats and different types. What makes an animal a bird? How do they fly?