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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

When Something's Missing: Diagnosing Vitamin Deficiencies

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The New York Times "Education" section posts an extensive lesson on vitamin and mineral deficiencies. It involves class discussion, examination of food packaging labels, and the reading of a blog post about Vitamin D. The highlight of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scurvy at Sea: Researching and Writing About Vitamin C Deficiency

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students gather information about vitamin C deficiency, and research how scurvy was prevented in sea-going ventures during The Age of Sail. They create a "Scurvy Log" that will allow them to connect what they have learned about scurvy...
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
The Mayo Clinic offers a comprehensive overview of vitamin-D. Content includes a look at its background, its uses as a supplement, dosage information, and more.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Vitamin D

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource offers a comprehensive overview of vitamin-D. Content includes a look at its background, its uses as a supplement, dosage information, and more.
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Handout
Other

Folic Acid

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides basic information on folic acid and an explanation and common symptoms of folic acid deficiency.
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Drugs and Medications: Thiamine H Cl (Vitamin B1)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on vitamin B1 which is also known as Thiamine. Includes a description, uses, how to use, side effects, and more.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Small Wonders

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of vitamins and minerals and the idea of adding them to various foods. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Unit Plan
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Problemas De B12 Y Folato

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn which biological reactions require either B12, folate or both and he consequences of a deficiency in either vitamin. The correct answers for the multiple choices problems are reinforced with a brief explanation and the incorrect...
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Handout
Other

Reference Guide for Vitamins: Vitamin C

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has basic information on vitamin C such as recommended daily allowance, deficiency symptoms, benefits, good food sources, cautions, substance interactions, and signs of toxicity.