Curated OER
Connective Tissue Matrix
In this connective tissue worksheet, students are given a diagram of connective tissue and they color the major components of the tissue a particular color. They match each structure in the diagram to its function.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Innate Immunity
The human body requires a multilayered immune system to keep it running smoothly. The two main classes of the immune system are the innate immune system and the adaptive immune system, or "acquired immunity". This article discusses the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Phagocytosis
Have you ever wondered how a virus or other infectious agent invades a cell to start an infection? Some objects, like viruses, bacteria, or other particles are too large to transport through the plasma membrane. So, cells engulf the...
PBS
Pbs: The Immune System's Battle Against Disease
A "just for fun" Shockwave game that allows you to control an animated macrophage against an invading virus. You must figure out how the let the Helper T-cells get involved.
Other
Psbc: Introduction to Hematology
This well-illustrated overview of blood biology examines the development and function of each of the different types of blood cells. Features include an assessment test.
Cells Alive
Cells Alive: How Lymphocytes Produce Antibody
Learn about how the immune system works. Topics include antigens and antibodies.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Endocytosis
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia over endocytosis discusses the three forms in which it can take place. Links are provided for additional information on this subject as well as related subjects.