Curated OER
We Know About Tonsils
Learners engage in a lesson plan that is concerned with the use of tonsils in the human body. They brainstorm in small groups to review the location and purpose of having tonsils. The teacher uses a poster to help students in the class...
Curated OER
Read a Tonsil Poem
Learners examine a poster to determine where the tonsils are located and listen as the teacher explains what the tonsils are used for. They read along as the teacher reads a poem about tonsils aloud. They discuss the poem to check for...
Curated OER
Meet Your Tonsils
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with tonsils. They identify the parts of the face and mouth as shown on a poster and then conduct class discussion about the function and location of the tonsils. The lesson includes related...
Curated OER
Open Wide and Meet Your Tonsils
Students research their tonsils in this lesson. They research and discover what tonsils are, what they do, and where they are located. Students also identify other parts of the mouth, what they do, and where they're located. They...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: The Lymphatic System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Almost all of us have had a sore throat at some time. Maybe you had your tonsils out when you were younger? Why? Your tonsils are two lumps of tissue that work as...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Stick Out Your Tongue and Say Aah!
This illustrated tongue tutorial shows that this organ is used for more than just talking (and tongue twisters). Features include Spanish version and links to related human body topics.
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Canadian Lung Association: Respiratory System
A chart of the repiratory system and an explanation of the various components.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Tonsillitis
If your tonsils get infected, it can make your throat feel very sore. Find out more in this article for kids.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: All About Adenoids
What are adenoids and why do kids sometimes have to get them removed? Get the answers by reading this article.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.22 Lymphatic System
Explore the structure and function of the lymphatic system.