Curated OER
Pregnancy, Day 1: The Developing Baby
Twenty-six pages of good information about pregnancy. Pictures and descriptions describe the moment the sperm and egg unite, and there are worksheets that students can complete. This is a pretty comprehensive lesson for one day. It might...
Curated OER
Language Arts/Science: Genetic Diseases Simulation
Eighth graders engage inn role-playing activities as families caring for babies with genetic defects. A partial list of activities include: dressing the babies ( raw eggs), designing birth certificates, and recording a log of care,...
Curated OER
Pregnancy Search
In this medical worksheet, learners identify and locate vocabulary terms that are related to pregnancy. There are 54 health words located in the puzzle.
PBS
Nova Online: Windows on the Womb
There are descriptions of 8 different prenatal tests that can be used to track the health and development of a baby. The risks of the tests are also included.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Fetal Development
Learn about the development of fetal organs and systems during the prenatal period.
Other
Random House: Prenatal Screening Procedures
This site provides information on the various tests doctors perform during an uncomplicated pregnancy.
Other
Babycenter: Pregnancy Complications
Articles on conditions and complications that can affect pregnancy. Also includes one video, several bulletin boards, and polls.
Other
Baby center.com: Exercises
This site contains questions and answers to various prenatal exercise questions. Discusses the importance of exercise during pregnancy.
WebMD
Web Md: Your Third Trimester
This article from WebMD provides great information on the third trimester of pregnancy. Denise Chism is the author of this somewhat in-depth article that tells of weeks Thirty-Three to Thirty-Eight, and the finishing touches on the baby.
Other
Women's Health: Stages of Pregnancy: The Third Trimester
Provides a description of what the expecting mother can expect to go through during the third, and last, trimester of pregnancy.
Other
Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
This site contains information on the signs of pregnancy, prenatal care objectives, and pregnancy associated discomforts.
Other
Dr. Green: Interviewing Prospective Doctors
This resource contains a question asked to Dr. Greene regarding types of questions to ask when interviewing prospective doctors.