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University of Western Australia: Integumentary System

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource for advanced anatomy and physiology classes. It contains information on the integumentary system, the epidermis, the dermis, hair, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands. Microscopic images are included.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Pineal Gland

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the location, structure and function of the pineal gland as well as the hormones produced there.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Week of 7 28 14: Bedtime Light 'May Stop Cancer Drug Working'

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how light impacts human hormones during sleep, and how it may prevent a drug called Tamoxifen from working.
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Sada: Sad Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the largest surviving support organization to help support and advise sufferers of SAD.
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Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Awake at Night

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article reviews how different types of light affect how young people sleep, the type of sleep they get and how long they sleep. It also gives suggestions on how to get into a pattern of good sleep.
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Interactive
BioMan Biology

Bio Man Biology: Endocrine Ed

For Students 9th - 10th
Game on vocabulary and functions of the endocrine system. Covers hormones, feedback loops, adrenaline, melatonin, insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. Includes multiple-choice quiz at end.
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Handout
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Alaska Northern Lights: Seasonal Affective Disorder [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for information about SAD. Read about the symptoms, what causes SAD, how it was discovered that light is the key, and the role that melatonin plays in SAD. Also given are some tips for avoiding the "winter blues".
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: How Much Sleep Do I Need?

For Students 9th - 10th
Sometimes staying awake in school can be difficult and if you're a teen you might not be to blame. Find out why a teenager's sleep schedule is unlike any other and the reasons they feel so sleepy at the strangest times. This article also...
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Sunnex: The History of Light Therapy

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a brief history of the use of light to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder. Includes information about case studies, time periods, and reliability.
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Website
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Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
This site give information on SAD, effects it has on people, and what causes it.