Curated OER
Mixed Number Nails
In this mixed numbers worksheet, students fill in a mixed number chart about the length of nails. Students complete this for 9 different lengths of nails. Students measure each nail.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: You Nailed It! Hammering Force for Different Types of Wood
This Science Buddies project explains how to build a mechanism that will reproducibly swing a hammer so you can determine the amount of force needed to hammer a nail through various densities of wood. The Science Buddies project ideas...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Integumentary System
With this article, students will be able to identify the structures that make up the integumentary system, their functions, and health conditions that may affect parts of the system.
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Nails and Hair
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What exactly do nails and hair do? Find out the structure and function of both in this module.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Skin, Hair, and Nails
The anatomy of skin, nails and hair is described. An interactive diagram gives an excellent portrayal of the structure of skin and of hair. Health disorders that can develop are also described.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Accessory Structures of the Skin
Learn here about the accessory structures of the skin, including, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.
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Other
Sinoe Medical Association: The Integumentary System [Pdf]
This is a 62-page course slideshow for a beginning anatomy class at the university level. It has lots of pictures and detailed information about the integumentary system, great for reviewing basic parts or as an extra classroom resource.
Other
Nail Doctor: Fingernail Anatomy
A concise article explaining the different parts of the human fingernail.
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: My Body
For elementary school children, this page presents information about lungs, muscles, digestive system, teeth, skin, tongue, hair, heart, and more.
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...
WebMD
Web Md: Slideshow: What Your Nails Say About Your Health
Like reading the tea leaves, you can look at your fingernails to determine some common, or even serious health problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.5 Nails and Hair
See how human nails and hair are important to the body.
Treehut
Suzy's World: Touch
At this site find out how you can feel hot and cold and try this experiment using your sensory nerves.
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.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: Cutting Dead Cells
This site briefly explores how the integumentary system supports the excretory system in the removal of waste through the growth of hair, fingernails, and toenails.