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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Rheumatoid Arthritis

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of rheumatoid arthritis. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Do Your Knuckles Pop?

For Students 9th - 10th
Some people love the feeling of cracking their knuckles, while others cringe at the sound. But what causes that trademark pop? And is it dangerous? The following video and guide gives the facts behind joint popping. [4:22]
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Curated OER

Kids Health: The Big Story on Bones

For Students 3rd - 5th
This detailed article on bones provides a diagram of the skeletal system, advice to keep bones healthy, and links to further related information. User has option to view Shockwave or non-Shockwave version of this website.
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Activity
National Institutes of Health

Niams: Questions and Answers About Gout

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site devoted to information about Gout. Topics include what gout is, what causes gout, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Knee Injuries

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're involved in sports and your knee becomes injured, chances are you'll have to sit out. Learn more on this site about the types of knee injuries, what doctors do to fix the injury, and how they can be prevented. Links to similar...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Fascinating Friction!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students use wood, wax paper and oil to investigate the importance of lubrication between materials and to understand the concept of friction. Using wax paper and oil placed between pieces of wood, the function of...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Skeletal System Joints

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes different types of joints and how they move.