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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Juvenile Arthritis

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains an overview of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, as well as links to the latest research news, organizations and resources.
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Handout
Other

Mmg:patient's Guide, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of an ACL injury. Very complete informative guide about this specific injury, including excellent graphics.
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Knee Injuries and Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
A directory of sites related to information about the knee and its injuries.
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Website
Other

American Juvenile Arthritis Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
The site of the American Juvenile Arthiritis Organization that has detailed information about the conditions.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Twist and Shout

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text on how young athletes can prevent knee injuries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Big League Injuries

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the injury, treatment, and precautions against an ACL tear as an athlete. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Knee Problems and Injuries

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD provides an overview of the common injuries and problems that can occur to knees. It contains links for additional information on common symptoms, different types of knee problems and injuries, and conditions that...
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Interactive
Other

Edheads: Virtual Knee Replacement Surgery

For Students 9th - 10th
Take on the role of the Surgeon throughout a total knee replacement surgery.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Knee Injuries in Athletes

For Students 9th - 10th
This passage will test your knowledge on Newton's laws and equilibrium in regards to knee injuries.
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Website
Other

Conditions of the Knee

For Students 9th - 10th
A physician offers information about common knee conditions like knee arthritis, meniscal cartilage tear and conditions affecting a runner.